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Cahill, Miles Standish

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1848                364½ Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

1851-1864       293 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]

1854                75 Court Street, Boston, Massachusetts.[2]

1865                75 Court Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1865                375 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.[3]

1848 June 22.  Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  June 22, 1848, Vol. 4, No. 256, P. 4.

M. S. Cahill, Daguerreotype Rooms, No. 364½ Washington Street, corner of Newbury Place, Boston, Miniatures taken, including a good morocco case, from 62½ cents to $5.00  Good satisfaction given.  Pictures taken in any weathers.

Advertisement ran from June 22 to August 9, 1848.

1851 August 23.  South Boston Gazette & Dorchester Chronicle.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  August 23, 1851, Vol. V, No. 47, P. 3. 

Cahill’s Daguerreian Gallery, No. 293 Washington Street, (Between West and Winter streets, Boston.)

Pictures taken in the highest perfection of the art, with modern improvements, and unsurpassed for finish and durability.  Those who wish for a good likeness of themselves or friends, will find it to their advantage to give him a call, before sitting elsewhere.  Charges moderate.  Satisfaction warranted.

1851 August 29.  Boston Daily Times.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  August 29, 1851, Vol. XXVIII, No. 4999, P. 3.

Cahill’s Daguerreian Gallery, No. 293 Washington Street, (Between West and Winter streets, Boston.)

Pictures taken in the highest perfection of the art, with modern improvements, and unsurpassed for finish and durability.  Those who wish for a good likeness of themselves or friends, will find it to their advantage to give him a call, before sitting elsewhere.  Charges moderate.  Satisfaction warranted.  M. S. Cahill.  au18.

Advertisement was recorded five times between Aug. 29 to October 27, 1851.

1852.  Boston Directory.  Published by George Adams, P. 35. 

Cahill’s Daguerrean Gallery, No. 293 Washington St., Boston.

Pictures taken in the highest perfection of the Art.  Miniatures taken from Paintings, Statuary, and everything connected with the Art, executed at this establishment, at Low Rates.

1854 March 8.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  March 8, 1854, No. 9566, P. 4.

Robbery.  Sunday night last, the daguerreotype saloon of Eastman & Cahil, No. 75 Court street, was entered, it is supposed by picking the lock, and a lot of miniature cases stolen.  Last night, officer A. C. Whitcomb and watchman Jellison, arrested two boys in New Prince street, named Patrick Brawley and John Mahan, on suspicion of being the robbers.  In the pockets of the latter was found a lot of cases, and each had a implement known as a “picklock” in his possession.  They are both known to the Police, and Brawley has already been in State Prison.  In the Police Court, this morning, Mahan was held in $500 for trial in the Municipal Court, and Brawley in $800.

1854 September 6.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  September 6, 1854, No. 9721, P. 2.

Cahill’s Daguerrian Rooms, No. 293 Washington street.  Notice.—We don’t gull the public by advertising 25 cent pictures and two pictures at one pop, &c., but give each patron two pops at one price.  M. S. Cahill.

Advertisement ran from September 6 to 8, 1854.

1855.  Lady’s’ Almanac. No. II, P. 121.

Boston Business Directory.  Daguerreotype Miniatures.  M. S. Cahill…..293 Washington street, up one flight of stairs.

1855 May 26.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  May 26, 1855, No. 9943, P. 2.

Cahill’s Photographic Establishment, No. 293 Washington street.  Daguerreotypes, Hyallyotypes and Photographic pictures on paper and glass.

Advertisement ran on May 26 & 28, 1855.

1855 May 26.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  May 26, 1855, No. 9943, P. 2.

The art of taking Hyallyotypes or Daguerreotypes on glass, taught by M. S. Cahill, No. 293 Washington street.

Advertisement ran from May 26 to October 9, 1855.

1855 June 4.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  June 4, 1855, No. 9950, P. 4.

The Photographic Art.  It is astonishing what perfection this truly wonderful art has arrived at.  It must ere long supercede (sic.) the daguerreotype.  We have seen some pictures taken by Mr. Cahill, No. 293 Washington street, which are rare gems.  We would advise the public to call and examine his specimens.

1855 August.  The Photographic And Fine Art Journal.  (New York, New York.)  August 1855, Vol. 8, No. 8, P. 246-247.

A Trip To Boston.—Boston Artists….Mr. Cahill, in Washington street, has taken a position in the front rank of excellence.  His photographs are quite equal to the best I have seen without retouching or coloring, and some are exquisitely beautiful, of both small and life size.  There is a uniformity of excellence in his specimens, not often surpassed by the ablest Boston professors….

1855 August 16.  Daily Evening Traveller.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  August 16, 1855, Vol. XI, No. 142, P. 3.

Marriages.  In this city, Aug. 16, by Rev. Mr. Miner, Mr. Miles S. Cahill to Miss Henrietta G. Perry, both of Boston…

1855 August 25.  The Trumpet and Universalist Magazine.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  August 25, 1855, Vol. XXVIII, No. 12, P. 3.

Marriages.  In this city…Aug. 16, by Rev. Mr. Miner, Mr. Miles S. Cahill to Miss Henrietta G. Perry, both of Boston…

1855 October 24.  Boston Semi-Weekly Advertiser.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  October 24, 1855, Vol. CIV, No. 7789, P. 1.

New England Industrial Exhibition.  The great exhibition of mechanical and decorative art, under the auspices of the New England Inventors’ and Mechanic’ Mutual Association, was opened in Gore Block, Green street, at two o’clock Monday afternoon…

Crystalotype views from Messrs. Whipple & Black, and daguerreotype likenesses from Cahill & Co…

1855 October 24.  Boston Weekly Messenger.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  October 24, 1855, Vol. XLV, No. 20, P. 3.

New England Industrial Exhibition.  The great exhibition of mechanical and decorative art, under the auspices of the New England Inventors’ and Mechanic’ Mutual Association, was opened in Gore Block, Green street, at two o’clock Monday afternoon…

Crystalotype views from Messrs. Whipple & Black, and daguerreotype likenesses from Cahill & Co…

1855 October 25.  American Traveller.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  October 25, 1855, Vol. XVII, No. 42, P. 3.

New England Industrial Exhibition.  Gore Block, Green Street.  The grand exhibition of mechanical and decorative art, under the auspices of the New England Inventors’ and Mechanic’ Mutual Association, was thrown open to the public on Tuesday…

The paintings and engravings which adorn the walls invite attention but do not call for criticism.  There are some very fine daguerreotypes by Whipple & Black, Masury & Silsbee, and some very beautiful specimens on glass by Cahill, with photographs, plain and colored, from miniatures to life size.

1855 October 29.  Daily Atlas.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  October 29, 1855, Vol. XXIV, No. 102, P. 1.

New England Industrial Exhibition.  This exhibition has taken the public by surprise.  When all eyes were turned towards the great Agricultural Fair, it was announced a few weeks ago that there would be an Industrial Exhibition, or a show of those organized inanimate productions which now seem to be more natural to New England than corn or cattle…

There are good displays of daguerreotypes and colored photographs, from Cahil & Co., Masury & Silsbee, and Whipple & Black…

1855 October 31.  Boston Weekly Messenger.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  October 31, 1855, Vol. XLV, No. 21, P. 4.

New England Industrial Exhibition.  The Industrial Exhibition in Green street, appears to be increasing in popularity…

A varied and most beautiful display of colored and plain photographic portraits, views, &c., from the establishment of Messrs. Whipple & Black, of this city, attracts a large share of attention.  Several of the portraits are life size, and painted in oils by artists connected with their establishment.  The high degree of excellence which this branch of art has attained is indeed wonderful.

Masury and Silsbee exhibited a large collection of photographs, both plain and colored, executed in the highest style of the art.  Their collection contains a large number of photographic pictures executed in Paris, embracing views of many of the most celebrated public buildings of the French capital.  These pictures are very attractive.

Some photographs from the establishment of Mr. Cahill, of this city are also worthy of attention.

1855 November 1. The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  November 1, 1855, No. 10,078, P. 4.

New England Industrial Exhibition in Gore Block was crowded yesterday…

The most interesting specime3ns of pictorial art on exhibition are those produced by the Daguerrean and photographic art, from the establishments of Whipple & Black, Masury & Silsbee, and Cahill.  They are absolutely life-like.  Those of Whipple & Black are perfect.  The taste of Masury & Silsbee in finely illustrated in their contributions.  Cahill has a fine collection, showing that his skill in the production of Daguerreotypes, Hyallotypes, and Crystallotypes is not excelled.  The colored photographs produced by these gentlemen, from their truthfulness to nature, are the most valuable portraits for preservation that can be had.

1855 December 29. The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  December 29, 1855, No. 10,127, P. 4.

A New Year’s Present.  We have seen a beautiful daguerreotype of six young ladies, who compose the Sunday School class of Mrs. A. A. Miner, wife of the pastor of the Universalist Church in School street.  This beautiful and interesting picture, executed by Cahill, is intended as a New Year’s present to Mrs. Miner.

1856 September.  Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association. 

Received a diploma for daguerreotypes, photographs, & ambrotypes at the Eighth Exhibition of the 1856 Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association Fair.

1856.  Lady’s Almanac.  Vol. 3, p. 121.

Boston Business Directory.  Daguerreotype Miniatures.  M. S. Cahill…..293 Washington street, up one flight of stairs.

1856 February 21. The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  February 21, 1856, No. 10,173, P. 2.

Boston Business Directory…Daguerreotypes, Chrystalotypes, Photographs, etc.

Cahil…………………….293 Washington street.

Whipple & Black…………96 Washington street.

Southworth & Hawes……..5½ Tremont Row.

1856 March 31. The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  March 31, 1856, No. 10,206, P. 4.

There is now on exhibition at Mr. Barns’ picture-frame store, No. 125 Washington street, a beautiful photographic picture the largest and best we have ever see.  It was executed by Cahill, No. 293 Washington street.  We have noticed, from time to time, some beautiful specimens of photographic art in Mr. Barns’ windows, by the different artists in this city, but the one now on exhibition is decidedly the best we have ever seen, and shows to what a perfection this beautiful art has been brought.

1856 October 24.  Boston Morning Journal.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  October 24, 1856, Vol. XXIV, No. 7302, P 1.

Boston Business Directory.  Daguerreotypes, Photographs, Chrystalotypes, &c.  Cahill 293 Washington st.

1856 October 25.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  October 25, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 252, P. 3.

Arts & Manufactures.  Ambrotype, Daguer’type & Photograph Rooms, Photographs, life size.  Cahill, Artist 293 Wash’ton st.

1856 October 27. The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  October 27, 1856, No. 10,385, P. 4.

A Surprise Party.  A very agreeable surprise came off last Thursday night, at the house of Deacon N. O. Hart, in Arnold street.  The Young Men’s Bible Class of the Baldwin Place Church, thirty-three in number, unexpectedly called on their late teacher, Deacon Hart, at his residence, and presented him with their Daguerreotypes, enclosed in a rich gilt frame, executed by Cahill, 293 Washington street…

1856 November 27.  National Eagle. (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  November 27, 1856, Vol. XXIII, No. 7, P. 3.

Cahill’s Daguerrean And Photographic Establishment.  No. 298 Washington Street, Boston.  Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, or Daguerreotypes on Glass, Photographs, plain and colored, from Miniatures to life size.

Everything connected with the Picture business done at this establishment.

Daguerreotypes and other Pictures copied.

Advertisement ran from November 27 to December 25, 1856.

1857 June 27.  Ballou’s Pictorial Drawing Room Companion.  (Boston, Massachusetts.) June 27, 1857, P. 412.

Illustration of Charles T. Jackson, M. D. from a photograph by M. S. Cahill

1857 October.  The Photographic And Fine Art Journal.  October 1857, P. 319.

…Mr. Cahill, showed us some excellent photographs, but we must give the preference to the ammonio-nitrate prints.  Those taken by his new developing process, have too much the characteristics of the amphitype pictures described above…

1857 November.  The Photographic And Fine Art Journal.  November 1857, P. 352.

Printing Without Silver.—In our last, we exposed the last pretended “New American Discovery,” which several photographers, among them Mr. Cahill of Boston, Mr. Tomlinson of New York, and Mr. Rhen of Philadelphia, have been selling or trying to sell, to their brother artists.  The folly of buying processes cannot be better shown than in this case—as we give, in the present number, the best formula of the kind ever discovered.  (See page 339)

No Date.  Unknown publication, P. 197. 

Cahill’s daguerreian Gallery, 293 Washington Street, (Between West and Winter Sts.) Boston.

Persons desirous of obtaining good and satisfactory likenesses of themselves, or their friends, will find it very much to their advantage to call as above, as the proprietor feels assured, from his experience in the Scientific Art of Daguerreotyping, and the superior facilities of “Light” and apparatus which his establishment affords, he can produce pictures which, for superiority of tone and finish, cannot be excelled, if equaled, in this city or country.  Satisfactory pictures given or no charge.  The public are respectfully invited to call and examine his specimens.  M. S. Cahill.           

1857 November 18. The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  November 18, 1857, No. 10,703, P. 2.

Photographs For $1.00.  Cahill & Co., 293 Washington street, is now prepared to take Photographs, large size, such as we have always had $5.00 for, at the astonishing low price of one dollar.  Ambrotypes, such as we have always had $1 for, we are not taking for 25 cents.—Those in want of either ambrotypes, photographs, daguerreotypes, or any of the various kinds of pictures that are now made, will find it very much to their advantage to call at No. 293 Washington street.

1857 November 19. The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  November 19, 1857, No. 10,704, P. 2.

The Fall of Delhi.  The news reached Boston, Nov. 14th; on the same day Cahil & Co., No. 293 Washington street, concluded to reduce their prices of Ambrotypes, Photographs and Daguerreotypes.  Ambrotypes, 25 cents, Photographs, $1.

November 19 & 20, 1857.

1859 July 7. Boston Press and Post Semi-Weekly.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  July 7, 1859, Vol. XXII, No. 97, P. 4.

The Parade of the “Odds and Ends.”  …The Cacaan Brass Band, an organization consisting of forty-five instruments, including a drum corps of thirteen…Arriving at State street, the line was brought to a halt while a large photograph of the company was taken by Cahill, without—we are happy to say—any serious damage to his instruments.

1861 May 6. Boston Traveller.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  May 6, 1861, Vol. XVII, No. 30, P. 2.

“Leave Your Likeness At Home.” –At Mr. Cahill’s rooms, 293 Washington street, are beautiful life-like specimens of Ambrotypes and photographs taken by artificial light in the evening, by Dodge’s patent process, which is very desirable for those whose advocations render it inconvenient to have pictures taken in the day time.  Mr. Cahill is equally successful in his pictures taken by sunlight, and his prices are reasonable.

1861 March 27. The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  March 27, 1861, P. 2.

Night Pictures!  Ambrotypes And Photographs Every Evening!  The subscriber, having purchased the exclusive right to the city of Boston for taking Photographs and Ambrotypes by “Dodge’s Artificial Light Process,” would respectfully give notice that his rooms, at No. 293 Washington Street, will be open This Evening, Wednesday, March 27th, to all whose occupation renders it inconvenient for them to have Pictures taken in the daytime.  M. S. Cahil.

N. B.  Skeptics invited to examine specimens.

1861 March 30. The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  March 30, 1861, P. 4.

Night Pictures!  Ambrotypes & Photographs Taken Every Evening, By Cahill, No. 293 Washington Street.

1861 May 9. The Daily Evening Traveler.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  May 9, 1861, Vol. XVII, No. 33, P. 2.

Ambrotypes and Photographs, are taken in superior style and colored by a skillfull artist to give a life-like expression, by sunlight or artificial light, day or evening, at the rooms of Mr. Cahill, 293 Washington street—call and see his specimens, and notice his reasonable prices.

1861 May 9. The Daily Evening Traveler.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  May 9, 1861, Vol. XVII, No. 33, P. 2.

Ambrotypes and Photographs, are taken in superior style and colored by Mr. J. B. Wilkinson, a skillful artist, to give a life-like expression, by sunlight or artificial light, day or evening, at the rooms of Mr. Cahill, 293 Washington street—call and see his specimens, and notice his reasonable prices.

1863 March 7.  Boston Daily Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  March 7, 1863, Vol. XXXV, No. 10,085, P. 2.

The Fire On Washington Street, at 9½ o’clock last evening, was much more destructive than reported in the morning papers.

It broke out in the chemical department connected with the photographic establishment of Messrs. Case & Getchell, and which was located in the second story of the rear of 293, completely destroying the room and its contents of Chemicals, silver, &c.

The flames also extended into the operating room of the firm, breaking the sky-lights, and burning most of the fixtures and furniture.

The entire stock of negatives in the establishment were preserved fr4om injury, with the exception of those taken yesterday, which were destroyed by the fire breaking the glass, as any amount of saturation by water will not injure them.

Messrs. Case & Getchell’s loss is estimated at from $2000 to $3000, but they are fully insured.  Their fine reception room at No. 299½ in no wise suffered from the effects of the fire, nor will their business be interrupted more than a day or two.

The flames penetrated the photograph room of M. S, Cahill, in the second story of 293, destroying valuable pictures and furniture—the new skylights above were also badely broken.  Damage about $1000, and insured.

The photograph rooms of L. H. Hale, on the lower floor of No. 293, were damaged about $250 by water.  Insured at the Suffolk office.

1865 September 14.  Boston Daily Advertiser.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  September 14, 1865, Vol. 106, No. 64, Whole No. 15,929, P. 4.

Business Changes. 

Boston, Mass.:—Brownell & Cahill, Photographers, dissolved.  A. C. Brownell, Artist.

Getchell & Brownell, Photographers.  New firm—W. B. Getchell and A. C. Brownell.

1865 September 16.   Commercial Bulletin,  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  September 16 , 1865, Vol. VII, No. 349, P. 2.

Changes in Business in Boston.

Getchell & Brownell, Photographers; new firm—W. B. Getchell & A. C. Brownell.

Brownell & Cahill, Photographers; dissolved.

1896 March 28.  Boston Daily Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  March 28, 1896, P. 11.

Mr. Miles Standish Cahill, who died at Dorchester Friday, had been a successful business man in this city for nearly half a century.  He was born in Chatham, Mass., Oct. 15, 1823.  When nineteen years of age he came to this city and for some years was in the daguerreotype and photograph business on Washington street.  For the last twenty-five years he carried on a large business in shoe findings, slippers, etc. he was a member of the Universaltist Club, a Mason, an Odd Fellow. A Knight of Honor and a member of other fraternal societies.

[1] A Directory Of Massachusetts Photographers 1839-1900

[2] Eastman & Cahill.

[3] Brownell & Cahill.

Cadwallader, John Dallas

Photographs, ,

1859                Address Unknown, Maysville, Kentucky.

1859 August 27.  The Tri-Weekly Maysville Eagle.  (Maysville, Kentucky.)  August 27, 1859, Vol XXIV, Vol. 129, P. 1.

Large As Life.  We have some elegant life and Cabinet size Gilt frames which we will fit with Photographs, colored in oil.  Also all kinds of small pictures at low prices at Cadalladers (sic).  Aug 2, ’59.

1859 August 27.  The Tri-Weekly Maysville Eagle.  (Maysville, Kentucky.)  August 27, 1859, Vol XXIV, Vol. 129, P. 2.

Excelsior.  The latest and most beautiful style of Photographs, can be had at Cadwalladers.  August 2, ’59.

1859 August 27.  The Tri-Weekly Maysville Eagle.  (Maysville, Kentucky.)  August 27, 1859, Vol XXIV, Vol. 129, P. 3.

Carwallader’s New Gallery.  Call and See It!

Byerly, Jacob

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Hallotypes, Melainotypes, Photographs, , , , ,

1842-1865       Address not recorded, Frederick, Maryland.[1]

1855-1856       Corner of Market and Patrick Streets, Frederick, Maryland.

1857                Patrick Street, Centre Square, Frederick, Maryland.

1855 December 27.  Maryland Union.  (Frederick, Maryland.)  December 27, 1855, Vol. 1, No. 20, P. 3.

Christmas.  A Beautiful Variety of Gilt Frames, Gold Lockets, Picture Cases, Fancy and Plain of all kinds, appropriate for the Holidays, At Byerly’s Greatly Improved Sky-Light Gallery Of Superior Daguerreotypes And Paintings!

It is proposed at this Gallery, (and without fear of competition.) to make the finest picture, with the most natural complexion, the clearest eye, and the most faithful, calm, and life-like representation of the human face, for less money, than has ever been produced in this city.  To test this truth, Ladies and Gentlemen are most cordially invited to call at Byerly’s Gallery, on the corner of Market and Patrick streets, where they can be accommodated in a large and splendid assortment of Gilt Frames, Gold Lockets, and Cases of every description and size, from the smallest and largest.  Make his words good, or don’t take the picture.  de 6.

1856 August 21.  Maryland Union.  (Frederick, Maryland.)  August 21, 1856, New Series Vol. II, No. 54, P. 3.

Byerly’s Gallery And Great Improvements[.]  ML  A-Phototypes And Superior Pictures, in every style and finish, can now be had at his Gallery, at very reduced prices[.]  On hand, a large assortment of Gilt Frames and cases of every description, and a[ ? ] stock of Gold Lockets, of all sizes and latest fashion, which a offered on pleasing terms.

Ladies and Gentlemen are respectfully invited to continue their calls at Byerly’s Gallery, where they can obtain the latest and cheapest pictures.  Students wanted.   my22.

1857 March 19.  Maryland Union.  (Frederick, Maryland.)  March 19, 1857, New Series—Vol. II, No. 84, P. 2.

Removal Byerly’s Gallery, Removed to his stupendous and magnificent Sky-Light , in the newly erected Building adjoining G. F. Webster’s Store, Patrick Street, Centre Square, Frederick, Md.

Advertisement ran from March 19 to April 9, 1857.

1857 April 9.  Maryland Union.  (Frederick, Maryland.)  April 9, 1857, New Series—Vol. II, No. 87, P. 2.

The Fine Arts.  By reference to the advertisement of Mr. J. Byerly it will be seen that, he has removed his Daguerrean Rooms to the new building on Patrick St., nearly opposite the Frederick County Bank.  These, he has fitted up in a style which deserves the highest commendation; for every appliance calculated to perfect the wonderful art of daguerreotyping, has been liberally provided.  Of Mr. Byerly’s professional skill, it is unnecessary to speak,—attested, as it is, by many years of eminent success.  We design more especially by this notice, to call attention to a novelty in Frederick, instituted through his enterprise.  We refer to his “Art Union Hall.”  In a spacious apartment, fifty feet long and twenty wide, he has arranged throughout its entire capacity, a collection of rich and elegant paintings and drawings, illustrative of the beautiful in fancy, and of the interesting in reality.  Many of the latter being valuable memorials, of distinguished characters and ever=nts of sacred and profane history.

We congratulate Mr. Byerly upon the taste he has displayed in this collection; and take pleasure in commending his enterprise to the patronizing approval of the public.

1857 April 9.  Maryland Union.  (Frederick, Maryland.)  April 9, 1857, New Series—Vol. II, No. 87, P. 2.

Removal!  Byerly’s Gallery Has Been Removed To The New Building, Adjoining Mr. Geo. F. Webster’s Store, In Patrick Street, Centre Square, Frederick City, Maryland, where he is prepared to furnish Daguerreotype, Ambrotypes and Melainotypes, in the highest style of the art.  Having a broad and expansive Sky-Light, opening to the North, built expressly for the purpose, and affording facilities and Photographic advantages unequalled in the State, together with Ladies’ Dressing Room, and all other conveniences desirable.

Pictures of every size and in every variety of cases, at the most moderate prices.

Infants & Family Groups, taken in three or four seconds.

N. B.—Parents wanting their Families Ambrotyped, either single or in groups, will be entitled to a reduction in price, when they are six or more in number.

In connection with this Gallery, is Byerly’s Art Union Hall, now decorated with a magnificent collection of American, English, German, French, and Italian Pictures, in colors and pastilles, just received from Goupil & Co., Importers, New York.

Ladies and Gentlemen are invited to call and examine this superb collection, which has never been equalled in extent, variety and beauty by anything of the kind ever exhibited in this city.

Persons desiring fine pictures, can be supplied from this large assortment at New York City prices.

Students are taught here in all the Art and Mysteries of Daguerreotyping and Ambrotyping in the shortest possible time, and the lowest rate.  Jacob Byerly.

1857 July 16.  The Maryland Union.  (Frederick, Maryland.)  July 16, 1857, Vol. II, No. 49, P. 2.

Byerly’s Gallery Of Pictures!  Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, Daguerreotypes, and Photographs!  This model Gallery, the wonder and surprise of all, was constructed for the purpose, on the best and most approved Scientific principals and possesses Photographic advantages unsurpassed anywhere.  These facts are acknowledged by many of our own Scientific gentlemen, and especially by the great practical experimenter and discoverer, S. D. Humphrey, of N. York, whose scientific researches and attainments in Photography are perhaps deeper and more extensive than any other American operator.  His high approval of the construction and arrangement of this Gallery places it beyond all competition in this city and has classed it with the best in the large cities,  The light is not thrown full in the sitter’s face to blind the eye, producing that large and unnatural spectrum, which gives the picture a vacant stare, but falls laterally at an angle to produce the best possible tone and effect upon the picture, softening the lights, enriching the shadows, blending the middle tints, and developing the drapery in all the beauty and richness of natural colors, in a style equalled only by Master Artists. The sitter is placed in a subdued background, where the light is neither intense nor oppressive, and where the countenance reposes calmly and serenely, and the eye appears full and natural.  Persons need but to see the beauty and appropriateness of the entire arrangement, to come to the one conclusion, that where there is such harmony and adaptation in all the parts, surely there is a place to get the best pictures.  It needs no argument to sustain these facts.  Ladies and gentlemen are invited to call and prove the truth of them.

Pictures of the above variety, are put up in the highest style of finish and according to the strictest Scientific and natural laws of light and chemistry, applied to the art of Photography in all its branches.

Pictures of every size and style, and in every description of cases, at the most moderate prices.

Infants and Family Groups taken in a very few seconds.  Students taught the art of picture making in the shortest possible time and at the lowest rates.

An extensive assortment of Gold Lockets and Gilt Frames constantly on hand.

In connection with this Gallery, is Byerly’s Art Union Hall, now decorated with a magnificent collection of American, English, German, French and Italian Pictures, in colors and pastilles, just received from Goupil & Co., Importers, New York.all

Ladies and Gentlemen are invited to call and examine this superb collection which has never been equalled in extent, variety, and beauty by any thingof the kind ever exhibited in this city.

Persons, desiring fine pictures, can be supplied from this assortment at New York Prices.  Jacob Byerly.

1857 July 22.  The Examiner.  (Frederick, Maryland.)  July 22, 1857, Vol. 50, No. 27, Whole No. 2526, P. 2.

Byerly’s Gallery Of Pictures!  Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, Daguerreotypes, and Photographs!  This model Gallery, the wonder and surprise of all, was constructed for the purpose, on the best and most approved Scientific principals and possesses Photographic advantages unsurpassed anywhere.  These facts are acknowledged by many of our own Scientific gentlemen, and especially by the great practical experimenter and discoverer, S. D. Humphrey, of N. York, whose scientific researches and attainments in Photography are perhaps deeper and more extensive than any other American operator.  His high approval of the construction and arrangement of this Gallery places it beyond all competition in this city and has classed it with the best in the large cities,  The light is not thrown full in the sitter’s face to blind the eye, producing that large and unnatural spectrum, which gives the picture a vacant stare, but falls laterally at an angle to produce the best possible tone and effect upon the picture, softening the lights, enriching the shadows, blending the middle tints, and developing the drapery in all the beauty and richness of natural colors, in a style equalled only by Master Artists. The sitter is placed in a subdued background, where the light is neither intense nor oppressive, and where the countenance reposes calmly and serenely, and the eye appears full and natural.  Persons need but to see the beauty and appropriateness of the entire arrangement, to come to the one conclusion, that where there is such harmony and adaptation in all the parts, surely there is a place to get the best pictures.  It needs no argument to sustain these facts.  Ladies and gentlemen are invited to call and prove the truth of them.

Pictures of the above variety, are put up in the highest style of finish and according to the strictest Scientific and natural laws of light and chemistry, applied to the art of Photography in all its branches.

Pictures of every size and style, and in every description of cases, at the most moderate prices.

Infants and Family Groups taken in a very few seconds.  Students taught the art of picture making in the shortest possible time and at the lowest rates.

An extensive assortment of Gold Lockets and Gilt Frames constantly on hand.

In connection with this Gallery, is Byerly’s Art Union Hall, now decorated with a magnificent collection of American, English, German, French and Italian Pictures, in colors and pastilles, just received from Goupil & Co., Importers, New York.all

Ladies and Gentlemen are invited to call and examine this superb collection which has never been equalled in extent, variety, and beauty by any thing of the kind ever exhibited in this city.

Persons, desiring fine pictures, can be supplied from this assortment at New York Prices. 

1857 September 3.  The Maryland Union.  (Frederick, Maryland.)  September 3, 1857, Vol. III, No. 4, P. 2.

Hollowtyping (sic.).—This is a new discovery in the art of daguerreotyping and is said to surpass all former discoveries in that line.  Mr. Jacob Byerly of this city whose reputation as a Daguerreotypist is so well known , has purchased the patentnRight for Frederick County at a very heavy expense and is now turning out pictures manufactured according to the new discovery.

1857 September 10.  The Maryland Union.  (Frederick, Maryland.)  September 10, 1857, Vol. III, No. 5, P. 2.

Byerly’s Hallotype!  The Hallotype is a thoroughly oil-finished picture, entirely new and distinct in character from all which proceeded it, while it surpasses them in softness and richness of tone and general beauty.  Even the canvas Painting loses by comparison.  Too much cannot be said in commendation of this beautiful painting; it is correct, it is lifelike, it is durable.—it is all and everything that can be desired in a picture, save the speaking voice.

Photographs printed by the dozen or hundred, or to any extent required, to order and on the most reasonable3 terms, at Byerly’s Gallery , Frederick, Md.  Jacob Byerly.

1857 December 31.  The Maryland Union.  (Frederick, Maryland.)  December 31, 1857, Vol. III, No. 21, P. 3.

Byerly’s Art Union.  This Gallery has largely increased by the addition of 28 Oil Paintings, consisting of American and Foreign scenery, and by American and Foreign Artists.  Among them are the following:—Crossing the Ferry on Lake George, an original Painting by Geo, Northcote, and sold by him at $350; View on River Tiber, near Rome, by Geo. Northcote; Washington Irving’s Residence on the Hudson, by Cartwright; View on River Clide, Scotland, by Rogers, and many others too numerous to mention, in oval and ornamented gilt frames, beautiful for parlor ornaments; for sale at exceedingly low rates.  J. Byerly.

[1] Directory Of Maryland Photographers 1839-1900.

Bushby & Hart

Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, Photographs, , , ,

1859                27 South High Street, Amory Hall, Columbus, Ohio.

1859 May 28.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 28, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 83, P. 2.

Columbus Advertisements…Bushby & Hart—Artists, Armory Hall, No. 27 South High street, Columbus, Ohio.  Photographs, Ambrotypes and Melainotypes executed in any style or size, and at the lowest prices.  Life size Portraits colored in Oil.  Persons having Daguerreotypes of their deceased friends can have a faithful likeness of life size, colored in Oil or Crayon.  Perfect satisfaction given or no charge.

Advertisement ran from May 28 to June 29, 1859.

Burnham, Thomas Rice

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , , , , ,

1855-1856       19 Main Street, Bangor, Maine.

1855-1856       3½ Strickland Block, Bangor, Maine.

1857                2½ Strickland Block, Bangor, Maine.

1859                96 Middle Street, Portland, Maine.

1861                90 Middle Street, Portland, Maine.

1863-1867       247 Washington, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]

1864                113 Washington, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1866-1870       351 Washington, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1867                354 Washington, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1869-1874       377 Washington, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1869-1875       419 Washington, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1871                622 Washington, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1873                323 Washington, Boston, Massachusetts.1,[2]

1875                629 Washington, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1875-1877       627 Washington, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1879-1885       581 Washington, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1886-1887       725 Washington, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1886-1887       122 Shawmut Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts.1          

1887                130 Shawmut Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1889-1893       1607 Washington, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1855 December 20.  Bangor Daily Journal.  (Bangor, Maine.)  December 20, 1856, Vol. 2, No. 100, P. 2.

Particular Notice. Something New at Burnham’s Daguerreotype Rooms, 19 Main Street and 3½ Strickland’s Block.

Likenesses made upon Glass, showing all the delicacy and smoothness which the glass surface presents.  These pictures are truly beautiful.—Come and sit for one.

—Also—Crystalotype Likenesses , (Or Pictures on Paper.)  These Pictures, which have been gaining in public favor for some years past in Boston and elsewhere, are now presented for the consideration of those who wish for a large number of Pictures at a small price.  They resemble Engravings, are not reversed, and may be painted in Oil or Water Colors. Small Daguerreotypes may be enlarged by this process to almost any size.  This we consider a very valuable consideration, as many persons who have small Pictures of deceased friends would be glad to have them enlarged, so as to be hung in frames upon the wall.

The subscribers have recently secured the services of T. R. Burnham, who has been operating in the vicinity, and has collected a large number of specimens of persons in the following towns, viz:—Oldtown, Orono, Hampden, Frankfort, Frankfort Marsh, Bucksport, Prospect, Searsport and Belfast, which may be seen at the Main-st. room.

With the above named arrangement we feel better prepared than ever before to wait upon our friends, and we respectfully solicit a continuance of the patronage which has been so liberally bestowed for the past ten years.  Burnham Brothers.

Advertisement ran from December 20, 1855 to January 5, 1856. 

1855 December 25.  Bangor Daily Journal.  (Bangor, Maine.)  December 25, 1856, Vol. 2, No. 104, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes are suitable for Holiday gifts, and the new pictures of the Burnhams, and those beautiful lockets and the pictures Jordan puts in them, cannot be excelled.

1857 February 16.  Bangor Daily Journal.  (Bangor, Maine.)  February 16, 1857, Vol. 3, No. 147, P. 3.

Burnham’s Daguerreotypes, 19 Main Street, (Opposite Fenno & Hale’s.)

Do you want a good Daguerreotype?

Call at Burnham’s

Do you want a good glass picture, (often called Ambrotypes)?

Call at Burnham’s.

Do you want a good Photograph?

Call at Barnham’s

Do you want the Baby’s Picture?

Call between 10 and 2 o’clock at Burnham’s.

Do you want your picture copied in the very best manner, on Plate Glass or Paper?

Call at Burnham’s.

Do you want some one to go and make a picture of a sick or deceased friend?

Call at Burnham’s.

Do you want to know where Burnham’s Rooms are?

No. 19 Main Street, Bangor, (opposite Fenno & Hale’s), up stairs.  Nov. 15.

Advertisement was recorded from February 16 to April 2, 1857.

1857 February 26.  Bangor Daily Journal.  (Bangor, Maine.)  February 26, 1857, Vol. 3, No. 156, P. 2.

Photographs.  Mr. T. R. Burnham, on Kenduskeag Bridge, by his successful application of the photographic art to making pictures upon paper, is bringing them into vogue.  His pictures are well taken, and mounted in a durable manner, having the appearance of engravings.  From one picture taken upon glass any number of copies may be produced upon paper.  Mr. Burnham has at his rooms a large number of spirited likenesses, which are worthy of attention.

1857 April 4.  Bangor Daily Journal.  (Bangor, Maine.)  April 4, 1857, Vol. 3, No. 188, P. 2.

Burnham’s Ambrotype, Daguerreotype, and Photograph Rooms, At The Old Stand, No. 19 Main Street,…………Bangor.

Advertisement ran from April 4 to May 22.

1857 June 12.  Bangor Daily Journal.  (Bangor, Maine.)  June 12, 1857, Vol. 3, No. 246, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes For Grave Stones.—T. R. Burnham has received a lot of Monumental Cases for the reception of daguerreotypes to be affixed to head stones.  It is a very neat device, composed of a stone material, similar to marble.  We have seen such in Mount Auburn and other cemeteries.

1857 June 12.  Bangor Daily Journal.  (Bangor, Maine.)  June 12, 1857, Vol. 3, No. 246, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes For Grave Stones!  All interested are invited to call and examine the Monumental Daguerreotype Case, at T. R. Burnham’s, Rooms No. 2½ Strickland’s Block.

Advertisement ran from June 12 to 22, 1857.

1859 March 8.  Portland Weekly Advertiser.  (Portland, Maine.)  March 8, 1859, Vol. 59, No. 10, P. 1.

Photographs Of The Police.—We have seen at our Police Station some fine photographic likenesses by McKenny and by Burnham of the members of the police department of our city government.  Those by Barnham are taken on two sheets, sitting and standing in a group.  Those by McKenny are taken separately half-length.—They are admirably executed, and being glassed and framed, present an appropriate ornament to the room.  The arrangement of the photographs in the frame is very tasteful.  The Marshal occupies the centre position flanked by his deputies, while the members are arranged around in an elliptical (Sic. form.  By the way, a more efficient and gentlemanly set of men it would be hard to find than those constituting our police force.

1859 October 1.  American Traveller.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  October 1, 1859, Vol. XXI, No. 40, P. 1.

Agricultural Maters.  Fifth Annual Fair Of The Main State Agricultural Society.  The fifth annual fair of the Maine State Agricultural Society was held at Augusta last week, commencing on Tuesday, the 20th inst…

The Senate Chamber is used as a picture gallery, and here is a treat for those fond of works of art.  Fine portraits of Rowell Williams and Prof. Cleaveland, of Bowdoin College, are prominent on one side of the room.  They are by Mr. Wright of Boston.  Over the door is a copy of Sully’s portrait of Washington, in Faneuil Hall, and the remainder of the walls are hung with Photographic, daguerrean and ambrotype specimens, of which Burnham Brothers of Portland, and Silsbee, Case & Co., of Boston, have many fine ones.  Throughout the exhibition, the display of colored daguerreotypes, ambrotypes and photographs is especially fine.

1858 October 15.  Zion’s Advocate.  (Portland, Maine.)  October 15, 1858, Vol. XXXI, No. 42, P. 3.

The New Jail.—Mr. Burnham has a photograph of the New Jail it gives a correct representation of about one of the finest buildings we have in our city.  Some people object to the new jail, that it is to handsome for the purpose for which it is intended.  We sat nay to that.  Our public buildings, for whatever purpose erected, should ot be eyesores to the community.  Even so gloomy an edifice as a jail should be made attractive to the passer-by: to the passer in, however fine the exterior, we opine the interior would appear anything but attractive.—Advr.

1859 June 14.  Christian Mirror.  (Portland, Maine.)  June 14, 1859, Vol. XXXVII, No. 46, Whole No. 1918, P. 3.

Burnham Brothers’ New Daguerreotype, Ambrotype and Photograph Rooms, 96 Middle Street,…..Portland, ME.

The above Rooms are now in complete working order, having made extensive additions to accommodate our increasing business.  We have two large sky-lights perfectly managed, so that persons calling for Pictures will not be obliged to wait.

We are prepared to execute in the finest manner the above kinds of pictures, and warrant satisfaction in every instance.  Special attention is given to Copying Daguerreotypes.  They may be large or small, and colored in oil or watercolors.  Also Worked in Ink, and thus made fine likenesses.

Persons from a distance wishing such work can send their Pictures by mail or express, and depend upon their being carefully copied and returned,  We are prepared to make Groups of Families Or Classes, to the number of 25.  Babies’ Pictures made in one-half second.

All interested are invited to call at our Rooms, 96 Middle street, Portland, and compare our work with others from abroad, before deciding whom to employ.  We are ready at any moment to go from our Rooms to take Pictures of the Sick or Deceased.

Every Variety of Oval, Gilt. Or Square Frames on hand and for sale at manufactures’ prices. 

Remember No. 96 Middle Street.

Rooms open to all for the examination of a large collection of specimens from miniature to life size.  J. U. P. Burnham.  T. R. Burnham.

Advertisement ran from June 14, 1859 to August 7, 1860.

1859 September 29.  Maine Farmer.  (Augusta, Maine.)  September 29, 1859, Vol. 41, P. 1, 2, & 3,

Maine State Fair.  Fifth Annual Exhibition Of The Maine State Agricultural Society.  The exhibition opened on Tuesday, Sept. 20th…

Picture Gallery.  The Photographic Specimens here, absorb the largest portion of people’s interest—and they constitute certainly, as fine a show in this line as we have ever witnessed.  The exhibition gives evidence that Silsbee (Silsbee & Case) of Boston and the sun (in some instances Silsbee principally, in some the sun under his tutelage) have produced some inimitable likenesses.  But he is an artist by profession, and knows how to do such things without the sun’s aid.

Burnham (Burnham Brothers) of Portland has an admirably worked up, as well as plain collection of photographs here also, which shows the eye and skill of the true artist; and

The numerous works of Messrs. Starbird & Dodge, on exhibition evidence that the people of this region need not go farther than Augusta to get as good a plain photograph as can be obtained anywhere; whilst productions on which the finishing touches of the pencil have been bestowed, demonstrate that money can buy excellence here as well as in Portland, Boston, or New York.

S. W. Sawyer of Winthrop, shows a very large number of excellent photographs, some of which have been finely worked up by Mrs. Lamson, who is evidently a lady of superior skill in such matters.  Mr. S. has also some well executed ambrotypes.

To Mr. S. Wing of Waterville, must be given the palm of producing the largest photographs in the exhibition—and they are at the same time of a high order of excellence.  Mr. S. Wing on exhibition a number of stereoscopes, made, we understand, by himself, highly creditable to his ingenuity and skill.

Fine Arts…best painting in water colors, Mrs. E. E. Lamson, Winthrop, diploma;…best collection of ambrotypes, daguerreotypes, melainotypes, and photographs, S. W. Sawyer, Winthrop, medal; 2d do., Starbird & Dodge, Augusta, diploma;…best mezzotinto and oil colored photographs by an artist in Maine, Burnham & Bros., Portland, diploma; do. do. do. out of Maine, Silsbee & Case, Boston, diploma….    

1859 September 30.  Oxford Democrat.  (Paris, Maine.)  September 30, 1859, New Series—Vol. 10, No. 35, P. 2.  Old Series—Vol. 26, No. 45.

Maine State Fair…There is a fair display of plain and colored Photographs exhibiting great perfection in this wonderful art.  Photographs are destined ere long to supersede portraits painted in oil, not only because they can be taken in greater perfection but because they cost so much less.

Burnham Brothers of Portland occupy the space nearest the door, and among their fine collection are seen the familiar faces of many prominent men such as Judges Shepley and Clifford, Neal Dow, George F. Shepley, George W. Woodman, Hon. John P. Hale, and a spirited life like portrait of Rev. Dr. Chapin.  Some of them were finely touched with water colors, but I believe that this part of the work was not done in the State.

Silsbee, Case & Co., of Boston…

Starbird and Dodge of Augusta…

S. W. Sawyer, of Winthrop…

[Simon] Wing of Waterville.

1859 October 25.  Portland Weekly Advertiser.  (Portland, Maine.)  October 25, 1859, Vol. 59, No. 43, P. 2.

The Fair At Gorham…The walls of the room were hung with a profusion of specimens of fine arts –ambrotypes, photographs, water-colors, oil paintings, work in leather, burrs and moss.—Burnham Brothers of this city contributed generously to this department…

1861 June 6.  Portland Daily Advertiser.  (Portland, Maine.)  June 6, 1861, Vol. XXXI, No. 133, P. 3.

T. R. Burnham, Artist.  No. 90 Middle Street.

Advertisement ran from June 6 to September 2, 1861.

1861 June 14.  Christian Mirror.  (Portland, Maine.)  June 14, 1861, Vol. XXXVII, No. 46, Whole No. 1961, P. 3.

Messrs. Burnham, our neighbors, the Daguerreotypists, have received from the British Consul at this city, the following letter from the Tutor to the Prince of Wales.

Freemen Hall, Oxford, 20 Dec. 1860.

Dear Sir:—I have to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 1st inst., together with a letter and a box of photographs, addressed to H. R. H. Prince of Wales, by Messrs. Burnham, Photographers, of Portland.  The Prince requests that you will thank these gentlemen for the interesting series of views which they took of the Royal Squadron as it lay at that port, and to state that H. R. Highness accepts them with pleasure as very pleasing memorials of his visit there.

I have the honor to be, dear sir, Yours respectfully, R. Bruce.

H. J. Murray, Esq., H. B. M. Consul, Portland Me.

[1] A Directory of Massachusetts Photographers 1839-1900.

[2] Partnership of Dunshee & Burnham (Edward S. Dunshee & Thomas Rice Burnham.)

Burnham, John U. P.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , , , ,

1855-1856       19 Main Street, Bangor, Maine.

1855-1856       3½ Strickland Block, Bangor, Maine.

1859-1861       96 Middle Street, Portland, Maine.

1872                5 South Maine, Fall River, Massachusetts.[1]

1873                Address Unknown, Fall River, Massachusetts.1

1848 November 30.  Christian Mirror.  (Portland, Maine.)  November 30, 1848, Vol. XXVII, No. 19, Whole No. 1371, P. 3.

Married.  In Bangor, 16th inst.  Mr. J. U. P. Burnham to Miss Charlotte Gilman.

1854 September 20.  Bangor Daily Journal.  (Bangor, Maine.)  September 20, 1854 Vol. 1, No. 8, P. 3.

Penobscot Musical Association.  The Seventh Annual Session will be held at the City Hall, Bangor,—commencing on—Tuesday October 10, 1854, at 10 A. M. and continue until Friday evening of the same week, under the direction of B. F. Baker, Esq., of Boston….

Arrangements for board can be made, on application previously, by mail, to J. U. P. Burnham, No. 19 Main street.

1854 October 19.  Bangor Daily Journal.  (Bangor, Maine.)  October 19, 1854 Vol. 1, No. 47, P. 2.

Penobscot Musical Association.  The seventh annual session of the Association was held at the City Hall, Bangor, commencing on Tuesday Oct. 10, 1854, and closing on the Friday evening following…

Executive Committee:—J. U. P. Burnham,…

1855 December 20.  Bangor Daily Journal.  (Bangor, Maine.)  December 20, 1856, Vol. 2, No. 100, P. 2.

Particular Notice. Something New at Burnham’s Daguerreotype Rooms, 19 Main Street and 3½ Strickland’s Block.

Likenesses made upon Glass, showing all the delicacy and smoothness which the glass surface presents.  These pictures are truly beautiful.—Come and sit for one.

—Also—Crystalotype Likenesses , (Or Pictures on Paper.)  These Pictures, which have been gaining in public favor for some years past in Boston and elsewhere, are now presented for the consideration of those who wish for a large number of Pictures at a small price.  They resemble Engravings, are not reversed, and may be painted in Oil or Water Colors. Small Daguerreotypes may be enlarged by this process to almost any size.  This we consider a very valuable consideration, as many persons who have small Pictures of deceased friends would be glad to have them enlarged, so as to be hung in frames upon the wall.

The subscribers have recently secured the services of T. R. Burnham, who has been operating in the vicinity, and has collected a large number of specimens of persons in the following towns, viz:—Oldtown, Orono, Hampden, Frankfort, Frankfort Marsh, Bucksport, Prospect, Searsport and Belfast, which may be seen at the Main-st. room.

With the above named arrangement we feel better prepared than ever before to wait upon our friends, and we respectfully solicit a continuance of the patronage which has been so liberally bestowed for the past ten years.  Burnham Brothers.

Advertisement ran from December 20, 1855 to January 5, 1856. 

1855 December 25.  Bangor Daily Journal.  (Bangor, Maine.)  December 25, 1856, Vol. 2, No. 104, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes are suitable for Holiday gifts, and the new pictures of the Burnhams, and those beautiful lockets and the pictures Jordan puts in them, cannot be excelled.

1857 February 16.  Bangor Daily Journal.  (Bangor, Maine.)  February 16, 1857, Vol. 3, No. 147, P. 3.

Burnham’s Daguerreotypes, 19 Main Street, (Opposite Fenno & Hale’s.)

Do you want a good Daguerreotype?

Call at Burnham’s

Do you want a good glass picture, (often called Ambrotypes)?

Call at Burnham’s.

Do you want a good Photograph?

Call at Barnham’s

Do you want the Baby’s Picture?

Call between 10 and 2 o’clock at Burnham’s.

Do you want your picture copied in the very best manner, on Plate Glass or Paper?

Call at Burnham’s.

Do you want some one to go and make a picture of a sick or deceased friend?

Call at Burnham’s.

Do you want to know where Burnham’s Rooms are?

No. 19 Main Street, Bangor, (opposite Fenno & Hale’s), up stairs.  Nov. 15.

Advertisement was recorded from February 16 to April 2, 1857.

1857 April 4.  Bangor Daily Journal.  (Bangor, Maine.)  April 4, 1857, Vol. 3, No. 188, P. 2.

Burnham’s Ambrotype, Daguerreotype, and Photograph Rooms, At The Old Stand, No. 19 Main Street,…………Bangor.

Advertisement ran from April 4 to

1858 October 15.  Zion’s Advocate.  (Portland, Maine.)  October 15, 1858, Vol. XXXI, No. 42, P. 3.

The New Jail.—Mr. Burnham has a photograph of the New Jail it gives a correct representation of about one of the finest buildings we have in our city.  Some people object to the new jail, that it is to handsome for the purpose for which it is intended.  We sat nay to that.  Our public buildings, for whatever purpose erected, should ot be eyesores to the community.  Even so gloomy an edifice as a jail should be made attractive to the passer-by: to the passer in, however fine the exterior, we opine the interior would appear anything but attractive.—Advr.

1859 March 8.  Portland Weekly Advertiser.  (Portland, Maine.)  March 8, 1859, Vol. 59, No. 10, P. 1.

Photographs Of The Police.—We have seen at our Police Station some fine photographic likenesses by McKenny and by Burnham of the members of the police department of our city government.  Those by Barnham are taken on two sheets, sitting and standing in a group.  Those by McKenny are taken separately half-length.—They are admirably executed, and being glassed and framed, present an appropriate ornament to the room.  The arrangement of the photographs in the frame is very tasteful.  The Marshal occupies the centre position flanked by his deputies, while the members are arranged around in an elliptical (Sic. form.  By the way, a more efficient and gentlemanly set of men it would be hard to find than those constituting our police force.

1859 June 14.  Christian Mirror.  (Portland, Maine.)  June 14, 1859, Vol. XXXVII, No. 46, Whole No. 1918, P. 3.

Burnham Brothers’ New Daguerreotype, Ambrotype and Photograph Rooms, 96 Middle Street,…..Portland, ME.

The above Rooms are now in complete working order, having made extensive additions to accommodate our increasing business.  We have two large sky-lights perfectly managed, so that persons calling for Pictures will not be obliged to wait.

We are prepared to execute in the finest manner the above kinds of pictures, and warrant satisfaction in every instance.  Special attention is given to Copying Daguerreotypes.  They may be large or small, and colored in oil or watercolors.  Also Worked in Ink, and thus made fine likenesses.

Persons from a distance wishing such work can send their Pictures by mail or express, and depend upon their being carefully copied and returned,  We are prepared to make Groups of Families Or Classes, to the number of 25.  Babies’ Pictures made in one-half second.

All interested are invited to call at our Rooms, 96 Middle street, Portland, and compare our work with others from abroad, before deciding whom to employ.  We are ready at any moment to go from our Rooms to take Pictures of the Sick or Deceased.

Every Variety of Oval, Gilt. Or Square Frames on hand and for sale at manufactures’ prices. 

Remember No. 96 Middle Street.

Rooms open to all for the examination of a large collection of specimens from miniature to life size.  J. U. P. Burnham.  T. R. Burnham.

Advertisement ran from June 14, 1859 to August 7, 1860.

1859 September 29.  Maine Farmer.  (Augusta, Maine.)  September 29, 1859, Vol. 41, P. 1, 2, & 3,

Maine State Fair.  Fifth Annual Exhibition Of The Maine State Agricultural Society.  The exhibition opened on Tuesday, Sept. 20th…

Picture Gallery.  The Photographic Specimens here, absorb the largest portion of people’s interest—and they constitute certainly, as fine a show in this line as we have ever witnessed.  The exhibition gives evidence that Silsbee (Silsbee & Case) of Boston and the sun (in some instances Silsbee principally, in some the sun under his tutelage) have produced some inimitable likenesses.  But he is an artist by profession, and knows how to do such things without the sun’s aid.

Burnham (Burnham Brothers) of Portland has an admirably worked up, as well as plain collection of photographs here also, which shows the eye and skill of the true artist; and

The numerous works of Messrs. Starbird & Dodge, on exhibition evidence that the people of this region need not go farther than Augusta to get as good a plain photograph as can be obtained anywhere; whilst productions on which the finishing touches of the pencil have been bestowed, demonstrate that money can buy excellence here as well as in Portland, Boston, or New York.

S. W. Sawyer of Winthrop, shows a very large number of excellent photographs, some of which have been finely worked up by Mrs. Lamson, who is evidently a lady of superior skill in such matters.  Mr. S. has also some well executed ambrotypes.

To Mr. S. Wing of Waterville, must be given the palm of producing the largest photographs in the exhibition—and they are at the same time of a high order of excellence.  Mr. S. Wing on exhibition a number of stereoscopes, made, we understand, by himself, highly creditable to his ingenuity and skill.

Fine Arts…best painting in water colors, Mrs. E. E. Lamson, Winthrop, diploma;…best collection of ambrotypes, daguerreotypes, melainotypes, and photographs, S. W. Sawyer, Winthrop, medal; 2d do., Starbird & Dodge, Augusta, diploma;…best mezzotinto and oil colored photographs by an artist in Maine, Burnham & Bros., Portland, diploma; do. do. do. out of Maine, Silsbee & Case, Boston, diploma….   

1859 September 30.  Oxford Democrat.  (Paris, Maine.)  September 30, 1859, New Series—Vol. 10, No. 35, P. 2.  Old Series—Vol. 26, No. 45.

Maine State Fair…There is a fair display of plain and colored Photographs exhibiting great perfection in this wonderful art.  Photographs are destined ere long to supersede portraits painted in oil, not only because they can be taken in greater perfection but because they cost so much less.

Burnham Brothers of Portland occupy the space nearest the door, and among their fine collection are seen the familiar faces of many prominent men such as Judges Shepley and Clifford, Neal Dow, George F. Shepley, George W. Woodman, Hon. John P. Hale, and a spirited life like portrait of Rev. Dr. Chapin.  Some of them were finely touched with water colors, but I believe that this part of the work was not done in the State.

Silsbee, Case & Co., of Boston…

Starbird and Dodge of Augusta…

S. W. Sawyer, of Winthrop…

[Simon] Wing of Waterville.

1859 October 1.  American Traveller.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  October 1, 1859, Vol. XXI, No. 40, P. 1.

Agricultural Maters.  Fifth Annual Fair Of The Main State Agricultural Society.  The fifth annual fair of the Maine State Agricultural Society was held at Augusta last week, commencing on Tuesday, the 20th inst…

The Senate Chamber is used as a picture gallery, and here is a treat for those fond of works of art.  Fine portraits of Rowell Williams and Prof. Cleaveland, of Bowdoin College, are prominent on one side of the room.  They are by Mr. Wright of Boston.  Over the door is a copy of Sully’s portrait of Washington, in Faneuil Hall, and the remainder of the walls are hung with Photographic, daguerrean and ambrotype specimens, of which Burnham Brothers of Portland, and Silsbee, Case & Co., of Boston, have many fine ones.  Throughout the exhibition, the display of colored daguerreotypes, ambrotypes and photographs is especially fine.

1859 October 25.  Portland Weekly Advertiser.  (Portland, Maine.)  October 25, 1859, Vol. 59, No. 43, P. 2.

The Fair At Gorham…The walls of the room were hung with a profusion of specimens of fine arts –ambrotypes, photographs, water-colors, oil paintings, work in leather, burrs and moss.—Burnham Brothers of this city contributed generously to this department…

1861 June 14.  Christian Mirror.  (Portland, Maine.)  June 14, 1861, Vol. XXXVII, No. 46, Whole No. 1961, P. 3.

Messrs. Burnham, our neighbors, the Daguerreotypists, have received from the British Consul at this city, the following letter from the Tutor to the Prince of Wales.

Freemen Hall, Oxford, 20 Dec. 1860.

Dear Sir:—I have to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 1st inst., together with a letter and a box of photographs, addressed to H. R. H. Prince of Wales, by Messrs. Burnham, Photographers, of Portland.  The Prince requests that you will thank these gentlemen for the interesting series of views which they took of the Royal Squadron as it lay at that port, and to state that H. R. Highness accepts them with pleasure as very pleasing memorials of his visit there.

I have the honor to be, dear sir, Yours respectfully, R. Bruce.

H. J. Murray, Esq., H. B. M. Consul, Portland Me.

1861 October 1.  Christian Mirror.  (Portland, Maine.)  October 1, 1861, Vol. XL, No. 10, Whole No. 2041, P. 3.

Burnham’s Gallery Of Art.  No. 96 Middle Street.  Pictures of all kinds from Miniatures to Life-size, and made satisfactory.  Please call and look at specimens.  Remember the No. 96.  J. U. P. Burnham.

[1] A Directory of Massachusetts Photographers 1839-1900.

Burnham Brothers

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

1855-1856       19 Main Street, Bangor, Maine.

1855-1856       3½ Strickland’s Block, Bangor, Maine.

1859-1860       96 Middle Street, Portland, Maine.

1855 December 20.  Bangor Daily Journal.  (Bangor, Maine.)  December 20, 1856, Vol. 2, No. 100, P. 2.

Particular Notice. Something New at Burnham’s Daguerreotype Rooms, 19 Main Street and 3½ Strickland’s Block.

Likenesses made upon Glass, showing all the delicacy and smoothness which the glass surface presents.  These pictures are truly beautiful.—Come and sit for one.

—Also—Crystalotype Likenesses , (Or Pictures on Paper.)  These Pictures, which have been gaining in public favor for some years past in Boston and elsewhere, are now presented for the consideration of those who wish for a large number of Pictures at a small price.  They resemble Engravings, are not reversed, and may be painted in Oil or Water Colors. Small Daguerreotypes may be enlarged by this process to almost any size.  This we consider a very valuable consideration, as many persons who have small Pictures of deceased friends would be glad to have them enlarged, so as to be hung in frames upon the wall.

The subscribers have recently secured the services of T. R. Burnham, who has been operating in the vicinity, and has collected a large number of specimens of persons in the following towns, viz:—Oldtown, Orono, Hampden, Frankfort, Frankfort Marsh, Bucksport, Prospect, Searsport and Belfast, which may be seen at the Main-st. room.

With the above named arrangement we feel better prepared than ever before to wait upon our friends, and we respectfully solicit a continuance of the patronage which has been so liberally bestowed for the past ten years.  Burnham Brothers.

Advertisement ran from December 20, 1855 to January 5, 1856. 

1855 December 25.  Bangor Daily Journal.  (Bangor, Maine.)  December 25, 1856, Vol. 2, No. 104, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes are suitable for Holiday gifts, and the new pictures of the Burnhams, and those beautiful lockets and the pictures Jordan puts in them, cannot be excelled.

1858 October 15.  Zion’s Advocate.  (Portland, Maine.)  October 15, 1858, Vol. XXXI, No. 42, P. 3.

The New Jail.—Mr. Burnham has a photograph of the New Jail it gives a correct representation of about one of the finest buildings we have in our city.  Some people object to the new jail, that it is to handsome for the purpose for which it is intended.  We sat nay to that.  Our public buildings, for whatever purpose erected, should be eyesores to the community.  Even so gloomy an edifice as a jail should be made attractive to the passer-by: to the passer in, however fine the exterior, we opine the interior would appear anything but attractive.—Advr.

1858 October 26.  Portland Weekly Advertiser.  (Portland, Maine.)  October 26, 1858, Vol. 58, No. 43, P. 3.

The County Cattle Show At Standish.  Awards…Miscellaneous…

[ ? ] Burnham, Portland, best photographs, diploma and 8.00

Messrs. Lowell & Senter, Portland, for their “Stereoscope” with its interesting views, diploma. 

1859 March 8.  Portland Weekly Advertiser.  (Portland, Maine.)  March 8, 1859, Vol. 59, No. 10, P. 1.

Photographs Of The Police.—We have seen at our Police Station some fine photographic likenesses by McKenny and by Burnham of the members of the police department of our city government.  Those by Barnham are taken on two sheets, sitting and standing in a group.  Those by McKenny are taken separately half-length.—They are admirably executed, and being glassed and framed, present an appropriate ornament to the room.  The arrangement of the photographs in the frame is very tasteful.  The Marshal occupies the centre position flanked by his deputies, while the members are arranged around in an elliptical (Sic. form.  By the way, a more efficient and gentlemanly set of men it would be hard to find than those constituting our police force.

1859 June 14.  Christian Mirror.  (Portland, Maine.)  June 14, 1859, Vol. XXXVII, No. 46, Whole No. 1918, P. 3.

Burnham Brothers’ New Daguerreotype, Ambrotype and Photograph Rooms, 96 Middle Street,…..Portland, ME.

The above Rooms are now in complete working order, having made extensive additions to accommodate our increasing business.  We have two large sky-lights perfectly managed, so that persons calling for Pictures will not be obliged to wait.

We are prepared to execute in the finest manner the above kinds of pictures, and warrant satisfaction in every instance.  Special attention is given to Copying Daguerreotypes.  They may be large or small, and colored in oil or watercolors.  Also Worked in Ink, and thus made fine likenesses.

Persons from a distance wishing such work can send their Pictures by mail or express, and depend upon their being carefully copied and returned,  We are prepared to make Groups of Families Or Classes, to the number of 25.  Babies’ Pictures made in one-half second.

All interested are invited to call at our Rooms, 96 Middle street, Portland, and compare our work with others from abroad, before deciding whom to employ.  We are ready at any moment to go from our Rooms to take Pictures of the Sick or Deceased.

Every Variety of Oval, Gilt. Or Square Frames on hand and for sale at manufactures’ prices. 

Remember No. 96 Middle Street.

Rooms open to all for the examination of a large collection of specimens from miniature to life size.  J. U. P. Burnham.  T. R. Burnham.

Advertisement ran from June 14, 1859 to August 7, 1860.

1859 September 29.  Maine Farmer.  (Augusta, Maine.)  September 29, 1859, Vol. 41, P. 1, 2, & 3,

Maine State Fair.  Fifth Annual Exhibition Of The Maine State Agricultural Society.  The exhibition opened on Tuesday, Sept. 20th…

Picture Gallery.  The Photographic Specimens here, absorb the largest portion of people’s interest—and they constitute certainly, as fine a show in this line as we have ever witnessed.  The exhibition gives evidence that Silsbee (Silsbee & Case) of Boston and the sun (in some instances Silsbee principally, in some the sun under his tutelage) have produced some inimitable likenesses.  But he is an artist by profession, and knows how to do such things without the sun’s aid.

Burnham (Burnham Brothers) of Portland has an admirably worked up, as well as plain collection of photographs here also, which shows the eye and skill of the true artist; and

The numerous works of Messrs. Starbird & Dodge, on exhibition evidence that the people of this region need not go farther than Augusta to get as good a plain photograph as can be obtained anywhere; whilst productions on which the finishing touches of the pencil have been bestowed, demonstrate that money can buy excellence here as well as in Portland, Boston, or New York.

S. W. Sawyer of Winthrop, shows a very large number of excellent photographs, some of which have been finely worked up by Mrs. Lamson, who is evidently a lady of superior skill in such matters.  Mr. S. has also some well executed ambrotypes.

To Mr. S. Wing of Waterville, must be given the palm of producing the largest photographs in the exhibition—and they are at the same time of a high order of excellence.  Mr. S. Wing on exhibition a number of stereoscopes, made, we understand, by himself, highly creditable to his ingenuity and skill.

Fine Arts…best painting in water colors, Mrs. E. E. Lamson, Winthrop, diploma;…best collection of ambrotypes, daguerreotypes, melainotypes, and photographs, S. W. Sawyer, Winthrop, medal; 2d do., Starbird & Dodge, Augusta, diploma;…best mezzotinto and oil colored photographs by an artist in Maine, Burnham & Bros., Portland, diploma; do. do. do. out of Maine, Silsbee & Case, Boston, diploma….   

1859 September 30.  Oxford Democrat.  (Paris, Maine.)  September 30, 1859, New Series—Vol. 10, No. 35, P. 2.  Old Series—Vol. 26, No. 45.

Maine State Fair…There is a fair display of plain and colored Photographs exhibiting great perfection in this wonderful art.  Photographs are destined ere long to supersede portraits painted in oil, not only because they can be taken in greater perfection but because they cost so much less.

Burnham Brothers of Portland occupy the space nearest the door, and among their fine collection are seen the familiar faces of many prominent men such as Judges Shepley and Clifford, Neal Dow, George F. Shepley, George W. Woodman, Hon. John P. Hale, and a spirited life like portrait of Rev. Dr. Chapin.  Some of them were finely touched with water colors, but I believe that this part of the work was not done in the State.

Silsbee, Case & Co., of Boston…

Starbird and Dodge of Augusta…

S. W. Sawyer, of Winthrop…

[Simon] Wing of Waterville.

1859 October 1.  American Traveller.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  October 1, 1859, Vol. XXI, No. 40, P. 1.

Agricultural Maters.  Fifth Annual Fair Of The Main State Agricultural Society.  The fifth annual fair of the Maine State Agricultural Society was held at Augusta last week, commencing on Tuesday, the 20th inst…

The Senate Chamber is used as a picture gallery, and here is a treat for those fond of works of art.  Fine portraits of Rowell Williams and Prof. Cleaveland, of Bowdoin College, are prominent on one side of the room.  They are by Mr. Wright of Boston.  Over the door is a copy of Sully’s portrait of Washington, in Faneuil Hall, and the remainder of the walls are hung with Photographic, daguerrean and ambrotype specimens, of which Burnham Brothers of Portland, and Silsbee, Case & Co., of Boston, have many fine ones.  Throughout the exhibition, the display of colored daguerreotypes, ambrotypes and photographs is especially fine.

1859 October 25.  Portland Weekly Advertiser.  (Portland, Maine.)  October 25, 1859, Vol. 59, No. 43, P. 2.

The Fair At Gorham…The walls of the room were hung with a profusion of specimens of fine arts –ambrotypes, photographs, water-colors, oil paintings, work in leather, burrs and moss.—Burnham Brothers of this city contributed generously to this department…

1860 October 16.  Maine Democrat.  (Saco, Maine.)  October 16, 1860. Vol. XXXII, No. 12, P. 2.

Cattle Show and Fair.  The Cattle Show and Fair of the York County Agricultural Society was held in this town last week, commencing on Tuesday…List of Contributors…

D. M. Owen, Saco—Stereoscope.

Dr. J. Mason, Saco—Revolving stereoscope; silver butter knife; Portemonnaies; ring.

E. H. McKenney, Biddeford—Ambrotypes and Photographs; boxes honey.

Burnham Bros., Portland—Photographs.

1860 October 30.  Maine Democrat.  (Saco, Maine.)  October 30, 1860. Vol. XXXII, No. 14, P. 2.

Premiums—…On Paintings…

The photographs contributed by Burnham Brothers of Portland, were very finely executed, and added much to the interest of the exhibition, we award them Diploma.

The Photographs by McKenney, of Biddeford, we consider very true to life and well executed; we award him Diploma and gratuity of $1.00

Family Groups, Photographs by Davis of Saco, but not entered by him are fine Pictures, we award Davis Diploma.

1861 June 14.  Christian Mirror.  (Portland, Maine.)  June 14, 1861, Vol. XXXVII, No. 46, Whole No. 1961, P. 3.

Messrs. Burnham, our neighbors, the Daguerreotypists, have received from the British Consul at this city, the following letter from the Tutor to the Prince of Wales.

Freemen Hall, Oxford, 20 Dec. 1860.

Dear Sir:—I have to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 1st inst., together with a letter and a box of photographs, addressed to H. R. H. Prince of Wales, by Messrs. Burnham, Photographers, of Portland.  The Prince requests that you will thank these gentlemen for the interesting series of views which they took of the Royal Squadron as it lay at that port, and to state that H. R. Highness accepts them with pleasure as very pleasing memorials of his visit there.

I have the honor to be, dear sir, Yours respectfully, R. Bruce.

H. J. Murray, Esq., H. B. M. Consul, Portland Me.

Burgess, Nathan G.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreian Stock and Materials, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , , , , ,

1843-1844       192 Broadway, New York, New York.

1845                233 Broadway, New York, New York.

1845                4 Fountain Row, Over R. Shurtleff’s Auction Store, Springfield, Massachusetts.[1]

1846                5 Dey Street, New York, New York.[2]

1847-1848       181 Broadway, New York, New York.2                       

1849-1851       187 Broadway, New York, New York.2

1851                North Main Street, Springfield, Massachusetts.1

1853-1858       293 Broadway, New York, New York.2

1859                663 Broadway, New York, New York.2

1861                453 Broadway, Ner York, New York.2

1864-1866       407 Broadway, New York, New York.2

1866                190 Fulton, Brooklyn, New York.2

1843-1866.  New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  1843-1866, John Fowler Trow, Publisher.

1843.  1843/1844, P. 56.  Burgess, Nathan G.—daguerreotypes, 192 Broadway.  H.-65 Murray.

1844.  1844/1845, P. 58.  Burgess, Nathan G.—daguerreotypes, 192 Broadway. 

1845.  1845/1846, not listed.

1846.  1846/1847, P. 63.  Burgess, N. G.—daguerreotype, 5 Dey.  H.-5 Dey.

1847.  1847/1848, P. 71.  Burgess, N. G.—daguerreotypes, 181 Broadway. 

1848.  1848/1849, P. 72.  Burgess, N. G.—daguerreotypes, 181 Broadway. 

1849.  1849/1850, P. 74.  Burgess, N. G.—daguerreotypes, 187 Broadway.

1850.  1850/1851, P. 81.  Burgess, N. G.—daguerreotypes, 187 Broadway. 

1851.  1851/1852, P. 86.  Burgess, N. G.—daguerreotypes, 187 Broadway. 

1852.  1852/1853.  Not listed

1853.  1853/1854, P. 103.  Burgess, Nathan G.—daguerreotypes, 293 Broadway.

1854.  1853/1854, P. 103.  Burgess, Nathan G.—daguerreotypes, 293 Broadway.

1855.  1855/1856, P. 122.  Burgess, Nathan G.—daguerreotypes, 293 Broadway.  H.-108 E. 14th St.

1856.  1856/1857, P. 118.  Burgess, Nathan G.—artist, 293 Broadway. 

1857.  1857/1858, P. 120.  Burgess, Nathan G.—photographs, 293 Broadway.  H-38 Willow, Brooklyn.

1858.  1858/1859, P. 118.  Burgess, Nathan G.—photographs, 293 Broadway.  H-49 Cranberry, Brooklyn.

1859.  1859/1860, P. 123.  Burgess, Nathan G.—photographs, 663 Broadway.  H-49 Cranberry, Brooklyn.

1860.  1860/1861.  Not listed

1861.  1861/1862, P. 123.  Burgess, Nathan G.—photographs, 453 Broadway.  H-49 Cranberry, Brooklyn.

1862.  1862/1863.  Not listed.

1863.  1863/1864.  Burgess, Nathan G.—Clerk , 56 Broadway.  H-119 Henry, Brooklyn.

1864.  1864/1865, P. 128.  Burgess, Nathan G.—photographs, 407 Broadway.  H-119 Henry, Brooklyn.

1865.  1865/1866, P. 137.  Burgess, Nathan G.—photographs, 407 Broadway.  H-Brooklyn.

1866.  1866/1867, P. 137.  Burgess, Nathan G.—photographs, 407 Broadway & 190 Fulton, Brooklyn.

1867-1870 not listed.

1843 September 19.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  September 19, 1843, Vol. III, No. 139, Whole No. 760, P. 3.

Fair at the American Museum.—The problem of opening a new and spacious Saloon at the American Museum, as a Perpetual Fair or Bazaar for the Exhibition and Sale of Goods, Wares, Merchandize, &c has proved highly successful.  It is now one of the most attractive Halls in the Establishment, and is undoubtedly the cheapest Advertising Medium in the world.  The name, location and business of all depositors are advertised in 100,000 small bills per annum—also in the principal city papers.  The following persons have already made deposites in this Fair, and as nearly all the articles are For Sale, Merchants and others will find it to their interest to make their purchases through this medium.  It is obvious that no articles but those of the best quality are deposited here.  Persons desirous of depositing specimens of Goods or Cards of Business in the perpetual Fair, can do so on reasonable terms.  Circulars of prices, & c. can be obtained at the Office of the Museum.

Daguerreotype Miniatures…..N. G. Burgess, 192 Broadway

Daguerreotype Miniatures…..J. Gurney, 189 Broadway

Daguerreotype Miniatures…..J. Plumbe, Jr., 251 Broadway

Daguerreotype Miniatures…..Fanshaw, Young & Cunningham, 235 Broadway

1843 September 20.  Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  September 30, 1843, Vol. LXXIX, No. 4100, P. 2.

Exhibition and Fair.  We shall not be thought to give the subject an undue importance, by again reminding our citizens of the Fair now in progress at the City Hall.  The list of articles (to the publication of which we give up a large space in our paper this week) shows that the Farmers, Mechanics, Manufacturers and artist of this county, have not forgotten the annual returm of this interesting occasion…

169.  Daguerreotype miniatures; N. G. Burgess, Hartford. 

1843 October 7.  Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  October 7, 1843, Vol. LXXIX, No. 4107, P. 3.

Hartford County Agricultural Society.  List of Premiums.  The several committees have awarded the following premiums…

Fine Arts and Arts…

N. G. Burgess, New York, best specimen of Daguerreotype likenesses, silver medal.

1843 October 14.  The Hartford Times.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  October 14, 1843, Vol. XXVII, No. 1399, P. 1.

Hartford County Agricultural Society.  List of Premiums.  The several committees have awarded the following premiums…

Fine Arts and Arts…

N. G. Burgess, New York, best specimen of Daguerreotype likenesses, silver medal.

1844 December 27.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  December 27, 1844, Vol. IV, No. 227, Whole No. 1158, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  Burgess’ Gallery Of Colored Daguerreotypes, 192 Broadway. N. Y.  N. G. Burgess, Principal Operator.                                                                                        

Advertisement ran from December 27, 1844 to March 1, 1845.                                                              

1845 April 14.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  April 14, 1845, Vol. XI, No. 103, Whole No. 4065, P. 2.

The daguerreotype—We had thought that the perfection of this art had been attained, but we find there are still improvements.  Among those we have seen recently were some specimens at Mr. Tracy’s rooms, No. 233 Broadway.  He has taken some portraits which, for life-like beauty and effect, cannot be excelled.  He has, likewise, engaged the services of Mr. Burgess, who formerly occupied rooms at the corner of John and Broadway, and those who wish a picture in his style, which is acknowledged to be superior, will please call soon, as Mr. B. leaves the city in a few days.

1845 April 14.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  April 14, 1845, Vol. XI, No. 103, Whole No. 4065, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Portraits.  J. F. Tracy has taken Rooms at No. 233 Broadway, up stairs, second floor, where he is executing some of the most beautiful specimens of the Daguerrian Art in this city.  The prices are according to the style and finish, from One To Three Dollars.

Those in want of perfect Pictures are requested to call and examine his specimens.  Mr. T. is happy to announce that he has engaged the professional services of N. G. Bingers [sic.], for a short time, and those who wish Pictures in his peculiar beautiful style would do well to call soon.

Plates, Cases, Chemicals, &c., always on hand, and instructions given in the Art on moderate terms.                                                                                                           

Advertisement ran from April 14 to May 27, 1845.

1845 June 18.  Springfield Gazette.  (Springfield, Massachusetts.)  June 18, 1845, Vol. 14, No. 25, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—We have pleasure in referring to the card of Mr. Burgess, in another column, who will be in town for a few days, to answer the calls of our citizens who may wish to obtain a perfect and durable impression of their living features by means of the daguerreotype.  Mr. B. exhibits some of the best specimens of the perfection of the art that we have ever seen

1845 June 17.  Springfield Daily Republican.  (Springfield, Massachusetts.)  June 17, 1845, Vol. 2, No. 374, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  N. G. Burgess, of New York, has opened his Gallery of Colored Daguerreotypes, for a few days only, at No. 4 Fountain Row, Over R. Shurtleff’s Auction Store.

Mr. B. has been induced to open his rooms in Springfield for a short time, and he is prepared to execute Likenesses in a style sure to please and greatly superior to any before offered in this town.

Miniatures and Portraits taken in all the various sizes, from the smallest breast-pin size to that of the cabinet Portrait. 

These pictures are warranted durable colors, and will retain their clearness and distinctness as long as the painted portrait.

The citizens are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens of the Art brought to its highest state of perfection.  Operations from 8 A. M. until 4 P. M. without regard to weather.

Springfield, June 17, 1845.

Advertisement ran from June 17 to June 30, 1845.

1845 June 18.  Springfield Gazette.  (Springfield, Massachusetts.)  June 18, 1845, Vol. 14, No. 25, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  N. G. Burgess, From New York, Has Opened His Gallery of Colored Daguerreotypes, for a few days only, at No. 4 Fountain Row, Over R. Shurtleff’s Auction Store.

Mr. B. has been induced to open his rooms in Springfield for a short time, and he is prepared to execute likenesses in a style sure to please and greatly superior to any before offered in this town.

Miniatures and Portraits taken in all the various sizes, from the smallest breast-pin size to that of the Cabinet Portrait.  These pictures are warranted durable colors, and will retain their clearness and distinctness as long as the painted portrait.

The citizens are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens of the Art brought to its highest state of perfection.  Operations from 8 A. M. until 4 P. M. without regard to weather.

Springfield, June 17, 1845.

Advertisement ran from June 18 to July 2, 1845.

1845 June 27.  Springfield Daily Republican.  (Springfield, Massachusetts.)  June 27, 1845, Vol. 2, No. 383, P. 2.

Mr. Burgess, the Daguerreotype artist, is to remain in town but two or three day longer, and those who wish to secure their exact pictures by this peculiar and interesting mode must call immediately.  We have seen a number of pictures taken by Mr. B., and readily pronounce them far superior to any we ever saw of the kind, before.

1854 June 3.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  June 3, 1854, Whole No. 6492, P. 4.

Burgess, Daguerrean Artist, 293 Broadway, the oldest and most practical in the  city, would inform his friends and former patrons, that he has resumed the profession of this beautiful art, in all its branches.  Pictures taken in all the various styles.  French, German, Italian, &c., spoken.

1854 November 3.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  November 3, 1854, Whole No. 6644, P. 4.

To Daguerreans.—Wanted, A Daguerreotype Operator, at Burgess’ daguerrean rooms, 293 Broadway.

1855 June.  The Photographic and Fine Art Journal. Vol. 8, No. 6 p. 190

For the Photographic and Fine Art Journal.  Amusing Incidents In The Life Of A Daguerrean Artist.  By N. G. Burgess.

The experience of all those who follow the Daguerrean Art, as a profession, will show many amusing and laughable incidents which have been noted down from time to time.  For the benefit of the readers of the Journal I will transcribe a few, which may amuse at least if not instruct them.

Persons who sat for pictures, in the early stage of the Art, were of course ignorant of the modus operandi, and they not unfrequently moved during the sitting, although the Artist may have given full directions to the contrary.

An elderly lady was once seated in front of the camera, and was informed that for two minutes she must be in a perfectly passive mood and watch the glasses of the camera.  On returning to the camera, the Artist was surprised to find her standing by the window viewing the

passers‑by in Broadway.  She remarked that while she was waiting for the picture to come out of the box, she thought, there would be no harm in looking out of the window, as she expected her son to call for her about that time and she was wondering why he did not come.

Another Artist, was called upon to take the likeness of a lady dressed in deep mourning, who when seated in the chair, and the focus of the camera drawn accurately upon the ground glass, and just as he was about to place the plate‑holder in the Box, she called upon him to wait a moment, for her to request him to represent her in the picture, as holding in her lap a dear little child whom she had but a few days before laid in the cold grave.

But a most amusing and laughable anecdote is related of an Artist who was called upon by a volunteer in the late Mexican War.  He was just starting for the battle‑fields of glory, when, he bethought himself of his Daguerreotype, that he would leave with his lady‑love.  He had imprudently, imbibed too much of those strong drinks repudiated by the Prohibitory Law, and the day being rather cloudy, it required at least three or four minutes sitting.  When the time expired, our hero the volunteer, was found to be a sleeper at his post.  The Artist however did not disturb him, but quietly removing the plate, he proceeded to bring it out over the mercury bath, when it was found to be very dark, and withal, rather sleepy in appearance: The light was not sufficiently strong for another picture, and it was finished, and the sleeper awakened to receive his image on silver which was deemed rather dark and misty.  But the Artist assured him, when the weather became clear and his head also the picture would assume a clearness not then discernable, which fully satisfied the soldier, and he departed for Mexico.

A traveling artist was quite amused by a call from a young man in a country town, late in the afternoon, just as the sun was sinking behind the western hills; when it was too late to produce any impression on the plate.  The young man was rather verdant; nor had he seen the wonderful process of Daguerre, much less any paraphernalia of a Daguerrean artist.  He was very anxious to obtain his portrait that very evening, as he was just starting for the west.  The Artist assured him it was too late to produce a good one, as his labors ceased at dusk.  But the youth was incredulous, and insisted on his likeness being then taken.  He would be satisfied with anything, if not so good a likeness.  The Artist was reluctant to comply, but he bethought himself of some old specimens in his plate‑box, that might answer for a likeness and he requested the young man to be seated, in front of the camera, when he drew the focus and required him to remain still until he returned which would be at least five or ten minutes.  He repaired to his plate box, and found a picture that bore the only resemblance to the young man, in the fact that it was taken for another young man in the city of New York.  The likeness was sealed up and put into a case—and then carefully laid in the Camera‑box—when five minutes had expired the artist, withdrew the picture from the box, and immediately opened it to the astonished gaze of the sitter.  There were several of the artists friends and acquaintances in the room during the occurrence, all anxiously watching the scene, and of course highly amused at the wonder expressed by the subject of the levity.  He was quite surprised to learn that he made so good a likeness, and still more so that the artist had given him such a fine suit of clothes; remarking that the coat had more buttons than his, and in fact was a very much better picture than he thought he would make.  The artist very complacently informed him that he knew it would please him the more to show his likeness in an improved dress and he accordingly added a few more buttons, and withal put on an entire new suite throughout as he sadly needed one.  The youth was much obliged to him, he took the picture and paid his dollar and left for the west.

It may be questioned here whether the conduct of the Artist, on this occasion was strictly correct.  But many pictures are delivered daily that do not bear so strong a likeness to the one intended, as this one in question, being executed by those who have no skill or knowledge of

any of the rules of Art.

An instance of forgetfulness was mentioned as occurring many years ago, when it required five or ten minutes sitting.  A sitter was requested to await the return of the artist who thoughtlessly went to his dinner, and actually forgot that he had a sitter in his chair.  When at least half an hour had expired the sitter’s patience became exhausted, he left the seat, and sought in vain, for the Artist and it was several minutes before he returned when he humbly demanded pardon, for his forgetfulness, and proceeded to take another, which he presented him gratis; for his long forbearance and forgiving disposition.  Reprinted from DagNews.

1855 August 25.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  August 25, 1855, Whole No. 6937, P. 5.

Boy Wanted—At Burgess’ Photographic rooms, 293 Broadway, up stairs.  Apply between 9 and 10 o’clock A. M.

1855 October 30.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 30, 1855, Whole No. 7002, P. 6.

To Daguerreotypists—Wanted—An Operator, who fully understands the business.  Apply, between 9 and 11 o’clock A. M., at Burgess’ Photographic rooms, 293 Broadway.

1855 November 20.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  November 20, 1855, Whole No. 7023, P. 4.

Improved Ambrotypes.—Burgess, No. 293 Broadway, is now taking superior pictures by this new process, which rivals all sun portraits heretofore produced.  Call and examin specimens.  German, French, and Italian spoken.

1856 January 1.  Photographic and fine Arts Journal.  (New York, New York.)  January 1, 1856, Vol. IX, No. 1, P. 19.

In an article entitled the Photographic Galleries of America.  Number One, New York. The author visited 69 Galleries in New York City.

N. G. Burgess—Here again we have a first-rate Ambrotyper; one who is theoretically and practically acquainted with this process and seems determined not to be excelled. I believe he has a patent for a peculiar style of picture.  A very fine specimen of the process is a portrait of a fair child leaning on a table; it is perfectly life-like.

1856 April 16.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  April 16, 1856, Whole No. 7170, P. 6.

To Artists.—Wanted. An Artist, Who Understands the art of painting photographs, to go to a Southern city, to whom a liberal price will be paid.  Apply immediately at Burgess & Beniczky’s photographic gallery. 293 Broadway, up stairs.

1856 May 6.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  May 6, 1856, Whole No. 7190, P. 5.

Pearl Ambrotypes.—A New Discovery in ambrotypes.—Pearl ambrotypes, which possess all the brilliancy and whiteness of a daguerreotype, are taken only at 293 Broadway, by Burgess & Beniczky.  Pupils taught this new art.  Photographs taken for $1; colored, for $5, by A. Cosmas, artist, from Paris.

1856 June 17.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  June 17, 1856, Whole No. 7237, P. 7.

For Sale—A Splendid Uniform Belonging to an officer of the 69th Regiment N. Y. S. M., consisting of cap, coat, epaulettes, sword, belt, pants, &c.  To be sold low, on immediate application at Burgresss and Beniczky’s photographic rooms, 293 Broadway.

1856 October 27.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 27, 1856, Whole No. 7363, P. 5.

Fremont, Filmore and Buchanan.—Ambrotype portraits of Presidential candidates for sale, wholesale and retail, by Burgess & Beniczky, No. 293 Broadway.  Agents wanted.

1858 January 26.  The Evening Post.  (New York, New York.)  January 26, 1858, Vol. LVII, P. 2.

Wiley & Halsted Published This Day:  The Photograph And Ambrotype Manual, A Practical Treatise on the Art of Taking Positive and Negative Photographs on Paper and Glass, By N. Burgess.  Fourth Edition.

From Contents:

I           History and Progress of Photographic Art, &c.

II         Theory and Practice of Photographic Process.

III        Photographic Printing, &c.

IV        Copy Daguerreotypes and other Pictures into Photographs.

V         On Ambrotype Process, &c.

1 Volume, 249 pages.  $1.00.

1858 March 15.  The Evening Post.  (New York, New York.)  March 15, 1858, Vol. LVII, P. 3.

The Photograph And Ambrotype Manual;  A Practical Treatise on the Art of Taking Positive and Negative Photographs on Paper and Glass, commonly known as Photography, in all its Branches.  

Containing all the Various Recipes Practiced by the Most Successful Operators in the United States.  By N. G. Burgess [Brugers.]  Fourth Edition.  New York: Wiley & Halsted.

The wonders of the photographic art have not ceased.  It will be applied to many now and important uses, and itself will increase in perfection and power.  This little manual is one of the best of its kind, and will help to make the discoveries of Daguerre, Talbot, and Sir John Herschel more widely known and useful.

[1] A Directory Of Massachusetts Photographers 1839-1900.

[2] New York City Directory.

Burgess & Beniczky

Ambrotypes, Photographs, , , , ,

1856                293 Broadway, New York, New York.

1856 April 16.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  April 16, 1856, Whole No. 7170, P. 6.

To Artists.—Wanted. An Artist, Who Understands the art of painting photographs, to go to a Southern city, to whom a liberal price will be paid.  Apply immediately at Burgess & Beniczky’s photographic gallery. 293 Broadway, up stairs.

1856 May 6. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) May 6, 1856, Whole No. 7190, P. 5.

Pearl Ambrotypes.—A New Discovery in ambrotypes.—Pearl ambrotypes, which possess all the brilliancy and whiteness of a daguerreotype, are taken only at 293 Broadway, by Burgess & Beniczky.  Pupils taught this new art.  Photographs taken for $1; colored, for $5, by A. Cosmas, artist, from Paris.

1856 June 17.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  June 17, 1856, Whole No. 7237, P. 7.

For Sale—A Splendid Uniform Belonging to an officer of the 69th Regiment N. Y. S. M., consisting of cap, coat, epaulettes, sword, belt, pants, &c.  To be sold low, on immediate application at Burgess and Beniczky’s photographic rooms, 293 Broadway.

1856 October 27.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 27, 1856, Whole No. 7363, P. 5.

Fremont, Filmore and Buchanan.—Ambrotype portraits of Presidential candidates for sale, wholesale and retail, by Burgess & Beniczky, No. 293 Broadway.  Agents wanted.

Bundy & Williams

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Melainotypes, Photographs, , , , , , , , ,

1851                Address Unknown, Claremont, New Hampshire.

1854-1859       Rooms opposite McDonough House, Middletown, Connecticut.

1851 October 23.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  October 23, 1851, Vol. XVII, No. II, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.  In another part of this paper may be found the advertisement of Messrs. Bundy & Williams, Daguerreotypists.  We have seen some specimens of their work, and they are certainly very fine.  We know ot r=that we ever saw Daguerreotype pictures so clear and life-like, as may be found among their specimens.  Call and see them.

1851 October 23.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  October 23, 1851, Vol. XVII, No. II, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  The citizens of this village and vicinity are respectfully solicited to visit the Daguerrian Gallery of Messrs. J. K. Bundy and S. Williams, now stopping in this place, where may be found a better assortment of Specimens of the Daguerrian Art than has ever been exhibited here before.  The artists guarantee that every judge of Pictures that will call shall feel satisfied that this is the fact, and they shall be shown pictures of some of the most distinguished men of the age, and also some of the most beautiful ladies in New England.

The subscribers are prepared to take and pit up pictures in every variety of style, from the miniature for a finger ring up to as large a size as desired, and at such a reasonable rate that all shall be satisfied.  For clearness of tone and strength of likeness, no picture taken in the country have ever surpassed them.  A dull, smokey, greasy looking Daguerreotype is worse than nothing, and we wish our pictures compared with those formerly taken in this place.—Will Ladies and Gentlemen give us an early call, as our stay must be very short.

Testimonials of the most flattering character will be shown if desired.

Copying of every description done to order.

Ladies and Gentlemen, will be better satisfied with Pictures in dark drapery.

Children should sit in mid-day in fair weather—all others in any weather and at all hours.

We are also acting agents for the sale of Smith & Green’s Seraphines and Melodeons, a beautiful instrument, manufactured with Carkart’s Improvement, and we are authorized to sell them at a more reasonable rate than they can be purchased at any other place.  We have one specimen at our carriage.  Also for sale, Sheet Music.  J. K. Bundy, S. Williams.

Advertisement ran from October 23 to November 13, 1851.

1854 December 20.  The Constitution,  (Middletown, Connecticut.)  December 20, 1854, Vol. XVIII, No. 886, P. 3.

Bundy & Williams.  First Premium Daguerreotypes Rooms opposite McDonough House.  We have been induced by our unparelled (sic.) success in business, and the constant demand for “Larger Pictures,” as well as to arrive if possible at still greater perfection in the “Art of Arts,” to purchase one of Voigtlander’s Mammoth Cameras, double the size of any other before used in this city.  We are now prepared to take pictures of the largest class, with the same fine tone, and rich finish of the smaller size; and groups of any number decided, with as much truthfulness as simple figures, also, pictures of every style, such as Crayon, Vignette, Stereoscopic, &c.  We keep constantly on hand every variety of common and fancy Cases, Lockets, Pins, &c., &c.

Ladies and Gentlemen are invited to call and examine our large collection of specimens.  Particular attention paid to taking pictures of Children, also of sick or deceased persons, at their residence.  Copying from other pictures done to order.  Pictures taken as well in cloudy as clear weather.  Light dresses should be avoided, such as blue, pink and white.

It will be remembered that the first premium for best Daguerreotypes on exhibition at the Middlesex County Agricultural Fair, in Sept. 1854, was awarded, to Bundy & Williams.  Perfect satisfaction given or no charge made.  J. K. Bundy, S. Williams.

N. B. We have a large assortment of nice fancy Cases for Christmas Presents. 

Advertisement was recorded fourteen time between December 20, 1854 to April 4, 1855.

1855 January 10.  The Constitution,  (Middletown, Connecticut.)  January 10, 1855, Vol. XVIII, No. 889, P. 2.

Daguerreotyping.  Messrs. Bundy & Williams, Daguerreotypists of this city, can show to visitors at their rooms, some of the finest specimens of their not to be found in the country.  They can take a daguerreotype almost in the twinkling of an eye, and have it as perfect as nearly to double one’s identity.  We saw some very large pictures in their rooms, most accurately taken.   

1855 April 4.  The Constitution,  (Middletown, Connecticut.)  April 4, 1855, Vol. XVIII, No. 902, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes Cheaper Than Ever Bundy & Williams, Have been induced by the scarcity of money, as well as to keep pace with their friends in other branches of business, to take Daguerreotypes for Fifty Cents! till further notice.  Those wishing for good and cheap pictures should call immediately, as we have just received a large assortment of common and fancy cases; also, watch, seals, guard lockets, breast pins, &c., all of which will be sold cheap for Cash, rooms opposite the McDonough House.  Bundy & Williams, March 26, 1855,

Advertisement was recorded twenty-two times from April 4 to October 24, 1855.

1855 April 11.  The Constitution,  (Middletown, Connecticut.)  April 11, 1855, Vol. XVIII, No. 902, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.  Messrs. Bundy & Williams, daguerreotypists, are acknowledged to be among the most skilful (sic.) operators in their profession.  Their pictures from the largest to the smallest size, are taken in the best style.  Of this any one may satisfy himself by a visit to their rooms, where specimens of their art are exhibited.  They are now taking daguerreotypes for fifty cents, which affords an excellent opportunity to get a good picture at a remarkably low price.

1855 October 24.  The Constitution,  (Middletown, Connecticut.)  October 24, 1855, Vol. XVIII, No. 930, P. 1.

Agricultural.  Report Of The Awarding Committees Of The M. C. Agricultural Society, October 1855…

Discretionary Premiums…

Bundy & Williams, daguerreotypes, D[iploma]. 

1855 October 17.  The Constitution,  (Middletown, Connecticut.)  October 17, 1855, Vol. XVIII, No. 929, P. 2.

The State Fair…

The following premiums, we notice, were awarded to competitors in this County…

Bundy & Williams, gold medal. 

1855 October 24.  The Constitution,  (Middletown, Connecticut.)  October 24, 1855, Vol. XVIII, No. 930, P. 3.

Excelsior Daguerreotypes!  First Premium at State Fair!  Gold Medal.  Bundy & Williams Would return their sincere thanks to the citizens of this town and vicinity, for the very liberal patronage extended to them the past year.  Having made many additions to their rooms and apparatus, are now prepared to take pictures from the smallest to the Largest size; their rooms are newly fitted and handsomely furnished, and many new specimens added, which the public are invited to call and examine.  Evert one may rest assured that no pains will be spared by the Proprietors to give entire satisfaction.—They take pleasure in announcing to the public, that the First Premium Gold Medal Was awarded them at the late State Fair, for the best specimens of Daguerreotypes there exhibited—notwithstanding there were numerous competitors from different parts of the State; they also received a Diploma at the Middlesex Co. Agricultural Society Fair, and they fell safe in saying to the public, that they will give them as good a picture as can be taken in any other city in the Union and are bound not to be excelled.

Pictures taken of adults as well in cloudy or fair weather; small children in fair weather between the hours of 10 and 2 o’clock.  Pictures taken of sick and deceased persons at their residence.  Copying from all kinds of pictures done to order, and every style of picture taken, such as Crayon, Vignette, Stereoscopic, &c., set in common and fancy Cases, Frames, Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c.

Lockets And Pins For Sale, Rooms opposite the McDonough House, over the stores of E. Bradley and J. C. Smith.

Don’t mistake the place.  Bundy & Williams.

Advertisement was recorder twenty-two times between October 24, 1855 and July 23, 1856.[1]

1856 January 1.  The Constitution,  (Middletown, Connecticut.)  January 1, 1856, Vol. XIX, No. 961, P. 3.

Christmas And New Years Presents.  There is nothing more durable or acceptable to a friend as a present, than a good Daguerreotype set in a nice case or locket; and the most appropriate time to make such presents seems to be at Christmas or New Years.

We have just received a new lot of cases of various styles for that purpose, and they are waiting to be ornamented with the “human face divine,” then they will find a quick market.  We are still taking those Beautiful Crayon Heads, and we have innumerable witnesses to testify that for life like appearances, and beauty of execution they beat the world.  Those wishing for pictures are invited to give us an early call; small children at this season of the year must be taken between the hours of 11 A. M. and 1 P. M., and on clear days.  Adults taken as well in cloudy as fair weather.

Constantly on hand for sale Lockets, Seals and Pins, which will be sold cheap.  Don’t forget the place over J. C. Smith’s and F. Bradley’s Store.  Mother Christmas has emptied her store-house of toys in a nice room under us and at the head of the first flight of stairs.  dec. 25  Bundy & Williams.

Advertisement was recorded ten times between January 1 to May 28, 1856.1

1856 June 11.  The Constitution,  (Middletown, Connecticut.)  June 11, 1856, Vol. XIX, No. 963, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Saloon.  The Subscriber having taken the rooms formerly occupied by Mr. Samuel Brewer, (opposite the McDonough House and over F. Brewer’s Store,) as a Daguerrean saloon, would be happy to wait upon and try his skill in the Art for as in my as may please to honor him with their patronage.

Lovers of the Fine Arts will find a large lot of splendid Engravings and other Pictures on the walls of these rooms, which they are invited to call and examine.  Respectfully, G. N. Moses, late with Bundy & Williams.  June 2, 1856.

1856 August 20.  The Constitution,  (Middletown, Connecticut.)  August 20, 1856, Vol. XIX, No. 973, P. 3.

Ambrotypes And Photographs.  Bundy & Williams Having completed their arrangements for taking these beautiful style of pictures, more true to life and far superior to any Daguerreotypes ever taken.

Strangers and all others are invited to call and examine some fine specimens hanging upon our walls.

Daguerreotypes!! taken from the smallest to the largest size—which we challenge any man this side of the Mason and Dixon’s line to beat.

No one need go out of this city to get any of the above named pictures of any size, for we ensure perfect satisfaction.

The human face is no disgrace,

To any one at all;

If taken in a Proper Place,

And hung upon the wall;

and that can be found over J. C. Smith’s and E. Bradley’s Stores.

Ladies and Gentlemen please give us a call.  N. B.—Be particular and ask for Bundy & Williams.  July 22, 1856.

Advertisement was recorded seventeen times between July 23, 1856 to February 4, 1857.1

1857 January 21.  The Constitution,  (Middletown, Connecticut.)  January 21, 1857, Vol. XX, No. 995, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, & Photographs.  Taken By Bundy & Williams, In the highest perfection of the Art, and all sizes and styles.  Rooms opposite McDonough House.

Advertisement was recorded eleven times between January 21 to October 21, 1857.1

1857 January 21.  The Constitution,  (Middletown, Connecticut.)  January 21, 1857, Vol. XX, No. 995, P. 3.

Enameled Photographs—A new and Is artful style of picture, taken on paper for One Dollar, and can be sent in a letter to any part of the world without additional postage.  Bundy & Williams.

Advertisement was recorded twelve times between January 21 to October 28, 1857.1

1857 September 2.  The Constitution,  (Middletown, Connecticut.)  September 2, 1857, Vol. XX, No. 1027, P. 4.

Photographs!  Bundy & Williams, have just purchased a New French Instrument, Of The Largest Size, For Taking Photographic Views, Of Private Residences or Landscapes to order; we have on exhibition at our rooms some of the finest executed views in the State; several of Portland and of the Straits, taken from the observatory of the McDonough House.

Also a splendid view of Wesleyan University, and many others in the City, a few copies of each can be furnished at our rooms; every man should have one of his house.

All kinds and sizes of pictures taken at our rooms, as good as can be found in the world.

Lockets, of all sizes for sale cheap.  All kinds of Pictures Framed to order, and of every style.—Give us a call.  June 9, Bundy & Williams.

Advertisement was recorded nine times between September 2 to October 28, 1857.

1857 October 28.  The Constitution,  (Middletown, Connecticut.)  October 28, 1857, Vol. XX, No. 1035, P. 3.

Attention Ninth Regiment!  Great Reduction of Prices At Bundy & William’s Photographic Rooms.  Under the pressure of the Times, which called out this noble Guard of our City, headed by its bold and resolute officers, we feel it a duty we owe to them and the public who have so nobly sustained us, to reduce our present prices of Pictures, for a short time, so it can come within the means of the poor as well as the rich, to obtain one of the greatest boons this world affords, For all Pictures taken in our rooms, And For Cash! we shall make the following reduction from our former prices for Ambrotypes, Melainotypes And Daguerreotypes,

Reduction from           $10.00 to         $8.00

       “           “              6.00     to         5.00   

       “           “               5.00     to         4.00

       “           “               3.00     to         2.25

       “           “               2.50     to         2.00

       “           “              2.00     to         1.75

       “           “               1.75     to         1.50

       “           “               1.50     to         1.25

       “           “               1.25     to         1.00

       “           “               1.00     to            .75

       “           “                 .75     to            .50 & .33

Photographs In The Same Proportion.  All Pictures under 75 cents to be paid in specie. 

Rooms opposite the McDonough House.

Advertisement ran from November 4, 1857 to November 3, 1858.

1858 November 17.  The Constitution,  (Middletown, Connecticut.)  November 17, 1858, Vol. XXI, No. 1090, P. 3.

Photographic Card.  As The country is flooded with ‘tinerant venders of Fancy Union Daguerreotype Cases, the subscribers feel it their duty to state that they will sell Cases of that kind to their customers as cheap as they can buy of any peddler.  We have constantly on hand an extensive assortment of every variety of Case in Market, and have a right to expect that our friends will patronize us, when they can buy as cheap as of others, in preference to dealing with irresponsible travelling vagabonds.

We will fill cases for those who have been unfortunate enough to fall into the snare of one of these interlopers, on reasonable terms.  Pictures of all styles taken at our establishment at reduced prices.

Also, Lockets and Fancy Cases of the neatest patterns, for Holiday Presents, at our rooms opposite the McDonough House.  Bundy & Williams.

Advertisement ran from November 17, 1858 to February 16, 1859.

1859 February 16.  The Constitution,  (Middletown, Connecticut.)  October 28, 1859, Vol. XXII, No. 1103, P. 3.

Bundy & Williams Have completed their arrangements, not only for Great Improvements to Common Pictures, but also for making Life Size Photographs, finished in Oil, Pastil, Crayon and Ink.

We now challenge the world to produce a Photograph plain or colored, that we cannot equal,

Among the improvements in our rooms is the enlargement of our skylight, by which we are enabled to make pictures more perfect and in much less time than before,  We now think it possible to take all the babies pictures—bring them and see.

In addition to our already extensive assortment of instruments, we have just purchased at great expense one of the Largest Size Cameras manufactured, being three times larger than any formerly used by us.

We have also made special preparation for making Group Pictures with any number of figures desired, and all perfect.

Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, Daguerreotypes, Necleographs, taken as usual, and as cheap as any person can desire.  No Picture, known to us to be unsatisfactory, will be allowed to leave our rooms.

Will the citizens of Middletown and Middlesex County sustain us in our efforts to stand in the Front Ranks of the Photographic Art in this State?  Bundy & Williams’ Temple of Art is o[en for free exhibition at all hours of the day.  Call and see the improvements.  Bundy & Williams.

Advertisement ran from February 16 to July 20, 1859.

1859 July 27.  The Constitution,  (Middletown, Connecticut.)  July 27, 1859, Vol. XXII, No. 1130, P. 2.

Palace of Art!  The Only Rooms In The State where you can get all kinds of Pictures, and of the best quality, among which we will mention of the greatest merit.

1st.      Photographs, for large size pictures are the best; they are taken at our rooms of all sizes, up to life, and finished in oil, or water colors, also in crayon, ink or pastel

2d.       The Daguerreotype is preferable for all small pictures.

3d.       The Melainotype is a beautiful picture, can be seen to any light, and can be seen in any light, and can be sent in a letter, to any part of the world, without extra postage.

4th.      The Nellograph is a beautiful picture, and can also be sent through the mail.

5th.      Improved Ambrotypes, superior to Cuttings’ Patent.

6th.      Cuttings’ Humbug Patent Ambrotype, these were taken at our rooms four years ago, and could have been had at any time since if called for, And Can Be Now.

Every reader of papers will see that his process was in use years before Cuttings’ Patented Discovery; notwithstanding new beginners in the business, have bought the Humbug and are trying to palm it off on the public as a new invention.

Don’t be deceived—ice thak the real Cuttings Patent Ambrotypes.

Photographs copied Life Size from Daguerreotypes.

Daguerreotypes, Melainotypes, Ambrotypes, Hallotypes, Crayon Ambrotypes, Pearl Ambrotypes, Sphereotypes Cameotypes, Vegnett, Ambrotypes, and every style of Picture or Case, can be found in our rooms, that are made in the world.  We can sell you Union Cases cheaper than these travelling show shops which are going through the country.  Give us a call before you Buy.

Lockets for sale cheap.  Also, Picture Frames of all sizes and styles.

Colors of dress to be avoided, white, pink, and blue.

We have the largest and best collection of Pictures in the state.  All lovers of Fine Arts should give us a call.

Pictures taken of sick  or deceased persons at their residence.  Hours for taking children between 10 a. m. and 2 p. m.

Rooms op. McDonough House, Middletown, Ct.  Bundy & Williams.

Advertisement ran from July 27 to December 28, 1859.

Possibly Joseph K. Bundy & Simeon Williams

[1] Missing issues and pages.